Michael A. Venditto
<p>Michael A. Venditto, 79, of New Castle passed away the evening of December 10, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on November 7, 1935 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Angelo T. (Andy) and Philomena R. DiMuccio Venditto. Surviving him at home is his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, the former Kathryn LaScola, whom he married on September 3, 1960. </p><p><br></p><p>After over 40 years of working, Michael retired as the Director of Crisis Services Department for Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center in Butler, PA. He began his career as the Director of Counseling for George Junior Republic in Grove City, PA. He earned a Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology and Sociology from Youngstown State University and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. He also served his country as a supervisor in the Transportation Corps for the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. An avid University of Pittsburgh sports fan, Michael enjoyed fishing, golf, and gardening. Michael’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. </p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his children, Michael J. Venditto and wife Lisa of Glen Burnie, MD, Patricia A. Denko and husband Timothy of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert A. Venditto of Butler, PA, and Karen M. Venditto and companion Brad Stutz of Butler, PA; grandchildren, Michele Venditto-Hendrickson, Madeleine Denko, Charles Denko, and Matthew Stutz; great-grandchild, Joel Hendrickson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Angeline (Julie) Venditto, Helen Miscimarra, Madeline Morar, and Patricia Venditto. </p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be held Saturday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd New Castle PA. </p><p><br></p><p>Services will be held Sunday at 10:00am at the funeral home. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the funeral home on Sunday morning. </p><p><br></p><p>Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery. </p><p><br></p><p>The family asks that memorial contributions take the form of donations to Solid Rock Ministries 303 Pearson Street, New Castle, PA 16101 or American Cancer Society 3208 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105. </p>Obituary
Michael A. Venditto, 79, of New Castle passed away the evening of December 10, 2014 at Jameson Memorial Hospital. Born on November 7, 1935 in New Castle, he was the son of the late Angelo T. (Andy) and Philomena R. DiMuccio Venditto. Surviving him at home is his beloved wife and high school sweetheart, the former Kathryn LaScola, whom he married on September 3, 1960.
After over 40 years of working, Michael retired as the Director of Crisis Services Department for Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center in Butler, PA. He began his career as the Director of Counseling for George Junior Republic in Grove City, PA. He earned a Bachelors of Art degree in Psychology and Sociology from Youngstown State University and a Masters degree in Social Work from the University of Pittsburgh. He also served his country as a supervisor in the Transportation Corps for the U.S. Army during the Korean War Era. An avid University of Pittsburgh sports fan, Michael enjoyed fishing, golf, and gardening. Michael’s greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, Michael is survived by his children, Michael J. Venditto and wife Lisa of Glen Burnie, MD, Patricia A. Denko and husband Timothy of Pittsburgh, PA, Robert A. Venditto of Butler, PA, and Karen M. Venditto and companion Brad Stutz of Butler, PA; grandchildren, Michele Venditto-Hendrickson, Madeleine Denko, Charles Denko, and Matthew Stutz; great-grandchild, Joel Hendrickson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Angeline (Julie) Venditto, Helen Miscimarra, Madeline Morar, and Patricia Venditto.
Visitation will be held Saturday from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd New Castle PA.
Services will be held Sunday at 10:00am at the funeral home. The New Castle Area Honor Guard will conduct military rites at the funeral home on Sunday morning.
Interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery.
The family asks that memorial contributions take the form of donations to Solid Rock Ministries 303 Pearson Street, New Castle, PA 16101 or American Cancer Society 3208 Wilmington Road, New Castle, PA 16105.
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02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
New Castle, PA 16105
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New Castle, PA 16105
New Castle, PA 16105