Joseph R. Veno, a longtime resident of Wakefield, died unexpectedly on Thursday, November 4, 2010, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. He was 99 years old.
Joe was born in Everett on June 1, 1911 to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Payzant) Veno. Joe worked many years ago for H.P. Hood Company before becoming a self employed carpenter and builder.
Joe is the beloved husband of 73 years to Mildred F. (Brown) Veno. He is the devoted father of Joseph R. Veno Jr. and his wife Tara of Hamilton, Robert A. Veno and his wife Jean of Melrose and Diane M. Bruzzese and her late husband Richard of Watertown. He is the loving Grandpa to Jeremy and Jamie Veno, Robbie Veno & his wife Jennifer, Christina Veno & Ciny Brown, and Jennifer and Matt Myrdal.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Joseph's Memorial Mass on Thursday, November 11, 2010, at 10 a.m. in The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main Street, Wakefield. There are no visiting hours.
Memorial donations maybe made in Joseph's name to The American Heart Association, 20 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701-4688.