Edward J. Venezia, a 25 year resident of Billerica and formerly of Charlestown, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Lahey Clinic Medical Center in Burlington. He was 66 years old.
Ed was born in Boston on February 29, 1948, a son of the late James Venezia and Josephine (Castronova) Venezia. He grew up in Charlestown where he was educated in the Boston Public School system and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1964. Ed was a self employed painter for many years. He enjoyed gardening and taking care of his fish in his backyard.
Ed is the beloved husband of Debra Skane. He is the devoted step-father to Jason and Jennifer Skane, Jennifer and Shaun Morrissey, Stephanie and Mel Fiore. He is the loving Papa to James, Kaylee, Emma, CJ, Shelby, Melody, Tyson and Jordynn. He is the beloved brother of Susan Maggelet and the late Annette Gaspar, James Venezia and Joseph Venezia. Loving uncle to Jennifer and Skyla Smith and the late Brian Hiltz.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Ed's visiting hours on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 from 4 to 8 P.M. with a Funeral Service at 7:30 P.M. in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown. His burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a memorial donation in Ed's name to The Charlestown Boys & Girls Club, 15 Green St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129.