Joanna May Venetta

Joanna May Venetta "Joanie", 79 of Niles, Ohio passed peacefully on her birthday, May 25, 2016, in sunny South Florida. Joanie was born May 25, 1937 in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of John and Rose Infante. She was a 1955 graduate of Niles McKinley High school and worked at the Trumbel County Clerk of Courts Auto-Title Department, retiring in 1996. She was an active member of Our Lady Queen of the Apostles Church in Royal Palm Beach, Florida. She enjoyed shopping, sunning at the pool, cooking and baking in her Italian kitchen, sharing recipes and spending time with her family and friends whom she treasured. Joanie loved life and her smile was as bright as the sun. Her kindness and generosity made her special to many people throughout her life. She had a heart of gold and was dedicated to her family and friends. To her family she was their 'SUNSHINE'. Joanie will be deeply missed by her devoted husband Frank, married 58 years, her daughters, "little flowers" - Lynette Violante , husband Joseph and Leanne Klippel, husband Howard, her adored grandsons - Army Specialist Justin Bloom, comedian Sir Michael Bloom, gentle giant Lukas Klippel, miracle boy Jakob Klippel, step grandson Michael Violante and step great granddaughter Aria. Joanie will also be missed by her nieces, Maria (Nickie) Rizer, Tonia Santangelo and nephew Mark Hannuksela. Graveside memorial service will be held at Niles Union Cemetery, Niles, Ohio on July 16, 2016 at 1:00 PM. All friends and family are welcomed to come together to celebrate Joanie's life. Please visit www.palmswestfuneral home.com. to light a candle, sign the guest book and send email condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Heart Association.