Louis A. Venneri, 78, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018. Louis was born June 13, 1940 in Leetonia, the son of Anthony and Mary (Lamorticella) Venneri. He was self-employed, operating his own construction company. He was a member of St. Luke Church. He has been a life-long vegan and a lover of animals. Besides his wife, Elaine (Berdis) whom he married July 25, 1958; Louis will be remembered lovingly by three children, Debra (Sean) Walsh, Monica (Ken) Burger, and Louie Venneri; five grandchildren, April (James) Burger, Amber (Andrew) Opperman, Bryan Walsh, Joseph (Courtney) Burger, and David (Laura) Walsh; ten great grandchildren, Tyler, Jordon, Levi, Joseph, Katalaya, Liam, Avery, Lacey, James, and Jaycob; a brother, Anthony Venneri; and his beloved pets, Karley and Indie. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Shelley Venneri; and a sister, Rose Bianconi. Family and friends may pay their respects from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 19 at the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Avenue followed by a noon Mass of Christian Burial at St. Luke Church, both in Boardman. Family and friends may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com to view this tribute and send condolences to Louis’ family.

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