William A. Venezia passed away peacefully at the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington after a brief illness. He was 96. Born and raised in Boston’s West End, he was the son of the late Gennaro and Eleanora (Belsole) Venezia.
Bill served in the Army Air Force during World War II. After his discharge, he and his late wife Angela began their family they moved to Somerville where they lived until retiring to Woburn, 30 years ago. Bill worked for over thirty years as a foreman in the painting department with the Metropolitan District Commission. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was a diehard Boston Red Sox fan and was delighted to witness so many championship seasons over the past few years. He stayed close to friends throughout his life, especially his West End friends.
The beloved husband of the late Angela (LoBlundo) Venezia, who passed away in 2005, he was a devoted father to Eleanor Tsouloufas of Woburn, Cathy Buonomo and her husband Eddie of Fiskdale, Patricia V. Melo and her husband of Al of Chester, NH, and William J. Venezia and his wife Tricia of Woburn. He was a loving grandfather to Stephanie, Jennifer, Matthew, Melissa, Emily, Sean and the late Raymond as well as a loving great-grandfather to Dylan. Bill was a dear brother to Mario Venezia of Woburn, Eleanor Connors of Peabody, the late Arthur Venezia and he leaves many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are private and a celebration of life will be planned in the future.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Bill’s memory by making a contribution in his name to the Woburn Host Lions Club, PO Box, 81, Woburn, MA 01801.