Birth date: Jul 17, 1937 Death date: Feb 25, 2016
John A. Venesile, Ph.D, aged 78, passed peacefully on Feb. 25, 2016 at home in Strongsville, Ohio, surrounded by his family. John is survived by Nina (nee Grande), his loving wife of 56 years. He is also survived by his five child Read Obituary
Sincere belated condolences to the family of Dr. Venesile. I had the privilege of playing for and working with him for several years in the early 1980's at Tri-C, as a member of the Symphonic Band which he so successfully developed. May he always be remembered and respected.
John was my mentor when I was diagnosed and always made me feel better. I will miss him tremendously. It goes without saying his music was unparalleled.
Our deepest condolences to all of the Venesile family. Thank you for sharing this incredible man with all of us.
To The Leader of the Band: Thank you for all of those gifts we know we never can repay. No one fights alone. You will be in our hearts always. And forever.
We love you, Dr. John.
Peg and Dean Rankin
My condolences to Nina and her family in their loss of a husband and a father. I went to school with John in Wellsville, OH. He was also related to some of my relatives. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by so many of us.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Venesile family. Mr. Venesile was my band director at Independence High School. He guided me into a degree in music education and remains an inspiration to this day. Always impeccably dressed, he was a consummate gentleman and extraordinary musician and teacher. He touched the lives of many and I will never forget him.
Linda Cassidy Wise (Class of '69)
