Rose Mary Venezia
June 8, 1929 ~ March 29, 2024
Rose Mary Venezia, 94, of Indianapolis passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on March 29, 2024. Rose was born in Indianapolis, on June 8, 1929, to the late John & Nancy Peoni. Rose was a graduate of St. Mary Academy High School and went on to marry the love of her life, Angelo Venezia on September 9, 1951. Rose and Angelo were married for 62 years until his passing in 2013. Rose spent much of her younger years raising her children at home and could often be found helping in the family business as well, Venezia Brothers Wholesale Produce Company. Growing up behind the church, Rose was a lifelong parishioner of Holy Rosary Catholic Church for over 80 years. Rose was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved spending quality time with her family and made sure that you felt important and special. She was very involved in her community and assisted in the office at Holy Rosary when needed. She loved to cook, garden and feed the entire neighborhood if they were hungry. She was kind, accepting of others, and giving. Rose was loved and will be missed by all who knew her.
Rose is survived by her children; Frank M. Venezia, Antoinette (Kurt) Layer, and John J. (Michelle) Venezia, grandchildren; Michael (Maddie)Venezia, Sophia Venezia, Alexa (Amos) Venezia, Erika (Kyle) Hayes, Evan Layer, and Elizabeth Layer, along with four great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband; Angelo Venezia, brothers; Dominic, Pete, Zeke and Michael Peoni, and sisters; Lena Mills, Margaret Horning, and Virginia Kelly.
Rose’s Life Celebration® visitation will be held at O’Riley – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory on Friday, April 5, 2024, from 8:30am-9:45am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 10:30am. The burial will take place at Calvary Cemetery in Indianapolis.
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Such a sweet lady, Rosie will truly be missed. Prayers of comfort to all of you
So sorry to hear about Rosie passing. She will be greatly missed by all of us. She was such a great neighbor and friend. Thoughts & Prayers for all of the family.
Remembering with love my Aunt Rosie and my Godmother. She was always so kind and loving. She will be missed!
Rosie always had a beautiful smile. She would give you a hug and a kiss whenever we met.
Rosie was a beautiful, gracious lady. Everyone that met her loved her. Rest In Peace.
First time I meet Rosie ,I called her Mrs. Venezia she let me know it was Rosie . I felt like I had known her all my life . She was an warm beautiful lady. She always had time to speak to you and make your day better . I know why her children are such wonderful people . God bless her family .
Thinking of you and your family Toni. Rose was a delight any time we crossed paths and I know you walk proudly in her memory. Blessings to all of you,… saying a prayer and lighting a candle as we think about the impact and love she shared with all of you.
Rosie was a lovely neighbor who always greeted you with a smile, hug and a kiss. My heart goes out to her family.
Rosie was a lovely neighbor who always greeted you with a smile, hug and a kiss. My heart goes out to her family.
Rosie was a lovely neighbor who always greeted you with a smile, hug and a kiss. My heart goes out to her family.
Rosie was a lovely neighbor who always greeted you with a smile, hug and a kiss. My heart goes out to her family.
Rosie was my first love. The first time (I was about 11) when I came to spend the summer in Indianapolis and lived at the Constantino house Rosie was a frequent visitor and told me I could not go back to Philadelphia because I was her boyfriend and had to stay. Santa and Jay told me that they would tell my father and get him to agree to let me stay. I was overjoyed but when August arrived, I was sent back to Philly. Several years later when I returned Rosie was all grown up and married but sill gave me a big hug and kisses.
Rosie was a beautiful lady. When I was a young woman attending family weddings, Rose and Angelo were always there dressed in the latest fashion. I couldn’t wait until the music started so I could watch them dance. They were great dancers and such a handsome couple. Always friendly as well. May she rest in peace and be united with her love on the other side.