August J. Venturella's Obituary
August Joseph “Gus” Venturella, Jr. on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at his home in Kentwood, LA surrounded by his family.
Beloved husband of 55years to JoAnn Weigand Venturella. The loving father of Julie V. King, Stephen A. Venturella (Doreene), August J. Venturella III (Theresa), Renee’ V. Nunez (Terry), Joanne V. Morere (Dave) and the late Michael A. Venturella. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by 3 grandchildren. Brother of Marilyn V. Miller and James A. Venturella. Son of the late August Joseph Venturella, Sr. and Elodie Gaudet Venturella.
Mr. Venturella was a veteran of the United States Army assigned to the 10th Mountain Division serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Superintendent with Cooper T. Smith Stevedoring Company.
Age 74 years. A native of New Orleans, LA; former resident of St. Tammany Parish for 22 years, and a resident of St. Helena Parish for the past 9 years.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Monday, January 29, 2007 at 12:00 PM from the Chapel of E. J. Fielding Funeral Home, Inc., 2260 W. 21st Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Interment in Barker-McManus Cemetery. Visitation on Monday from 10:00 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Care Hospice 1007 W. Thomas St. Ste. A, Hammond, LA 70403 in Memory of August “Gus” Venturella, Jr.
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