William Venezia

William Venezia, 85, of Cliffwood Beach/Old Bridge Township, passed away, Thursday, July 02, 2015, at home.  Born in Kenilworth, he grew up there before moving to Cliffwood Beach over 50 years ago.  He was a sheet metal worker with Local 25; a Charter Member of the Knights of Columbus – St. Lawrence; a member of the Cheesequake VFW; an usher at St. Lawrence RC Church; and enjoyed woodworking.  He served his country in the U.S. Army during Korea.

William was predeceased by his parents, Leonard and Mary (McQuaid) Venezia; his siblings, Michael Venezia and Rose Bertolotti; and a great granddaughter, Faith Venezia.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary (Hand) Venezia; his loving children, William John Venezia and his wife Joann of South Amboy; Michael Anthony Venezia and his wife Helen of Spring Hill, FL; and Karen Hicks and her husband William of Tinton Falls; eight cherished grandchildren, Lisa Lawrence and her husband Ron; William Venezia and his wife Erica; Michelle Venezia; Justin Swanson, Nicholas Swanson, Heather Swanson, Donovan Hicks and Conall Hicks; two adored great grandchildren, Hope and Rachel Venezia.  He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Family and friends are invited Tuesday, July 7, 2015, 3-7PM, at Day Funeral Home, 361 Maple Place, Keyport, NJ  07735; and Wednesday, July 8, 2015, 8AM, at the funeral home, with a 9AM Funeral Mass at St. Lawrence RC Church, Laurence Harbor. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of William to the American Cancer Society www.cancer.org or the Knights of Columbus #10281 – St. Lawrence, 109 Laurence Parkway, Laurence Harbor, NJ  08879.  To post an online condolence to the family or for directions to the funeral home, please visit www.dayfuneralhome.com.