John P. Vena

John P. Vena, age 75, passed away peacefully at the Bay of Sheridan Nursing Home on Tuesday, February 18, 2020.

John was born on February 11, 1945 to the late Peter and Adalena (Russo) Vena. He attended local schools and was a graduate of Tremper High School.

He was united in marriage to the late Delores Mitchell.

John was employed by Johnson Outboard Marine for over thirty years. He also worked as a truck driver for Kix-Kutzler trucking company. After he retired, he enjoyed driving the library book mobile. His true enjoyment was riding his Yamaha scooter around town and to Arkansas with friends. He was a frequent visitor at McDonald’s. He was a former member of St. Thomas Catholic Church where he served as an usher and also volunteered his time making spaghetti at their church dinners. He was a volunteer worker for the Democratic Party and the Southern Colony Home in Burlington until his health began to fail.

John is survived by his daughter, Anita Vena; a son, John Vena; three brothers, Albert Vena, Joseph Vena and Chuck (Pat) Vena as well as nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-sister, Dorothy (Vena) Brook and two sisters-in-law, Josephine (Donzelli) Vena and Rita (Metallo) Vena.

Per John’s wishes, no funeral services will be held. Rest in peace John, you will be truly missed and forever in our hearts.

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Thoughts for John P. Vena;

Ada Koretz says:

February 20, 2020 at 5:46 pm

So sorry for your loss Joe and all the Vena family. It has been a devastating start to a new year for you all. I will keep you in my prayers. May your memories grant you some peace. God Bless you all. Ada (Beets) Koretz

Rachael Porter says:

February 20, 2020 at 8:44 pm

Rest in peace my uncle. You will be dearly missed you will always be loved and missed your niece raye porter.

Mario & Lidia DeFranco says:

February 21, 2020 at 9:32 am

So sorry for your lost Joe. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family

Dean & Marilyn Jensen says:

February 21, 2020 at 10:16 pm

Our deepest condolences, Al, Joe, Chuck and the entire family on the death of your brother John. May you remember the good times spent with John and always hold those memories in your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.