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Ciro J. Venturini

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | February 22, 2023

Ciro J. Venturini, age 88 of White Oak, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Born August 10, 1934 in McKeesport, he was a son of the late Pio and Virginia (Banchig) Venturini. A master bricklayer and talented craftsman and member of Mary, Mother of God Parish - St. Angela of Merici Church, Ciro, or "PopPop" as he was known to his dear grandchildren and great-grandchildren, was an active man. He enjoyed socializing at his favorite clubs: the 11th. Ward Club in McKeesport, CFU Lodge #146 in Versailles, and the BOP Elks # 872 and VFW Post # 5887, both in Ridgeway near his camp: "Camp Booze and Snooze." At those locales, he'd knock back a few Millers, a.k.a. "Road Pops." Ciro was also an avid hunter and fisherman, stalking his quarry of deer, elk, moose, and caribou and fishing for walleyes and salmon all throughout North America. Ciro met his wife Irene (Morosko) Venturini at a polka dance at St. Mary’s on Versailles Ave. She passed away on July 22, 2021 after 67 years of marriage. From there, they were able to travel the world, tracing her roots in Slovakia and his own family tree back to Azzida and Antro, Italy. His last words were of happily being with his bride again. Ciro was also an accomplished cook, proud of his specialties of polenta, chili, and hot sausage, always followed up by a fondness of sweets.

He is survived by his children Peter J. (Sandi) Venturini, Perry M. (Donna) Venturini, and Denise (Keith) Byers; his grandchildren Jenna (Bill) Bernabe, Dominic and Meghan Venturini, Chelsie (James) Boldry, and Peter C. Venturini; his great-grandchildren Giovanni Ash, Kiernan, Luca, Samantha, Gino, Mia, Lena, Willow, Flora, and Gunner; and also many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and wife, Ciro was preceded in death by his grandson Matthew Venturini; and his siblings Eugene (Geno) and Raymond (Raymo) Venturini and Mary Theresa Smith. Friends will be received in the Daniel F. Bekavac Funeral Home and Crematory, 4504 Walnut Street, Versailles, PA 15132 (412) 678-3454 on Friday, February 24, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM and 6 PM to 8 PM. A Blessing will be held on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 12 Noon with Fr. Terry O'Connor officiating. Procession and burial will follow to Penn Lincoln Memorial Park, North Huntingdon. www.bekavacfuneralhome.com

Originally published February 22, 2023.

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