Maryann T. Venechanos was welcomed into her Heavenly Home on September 07, 2023.
She was born on April 23, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Mary C. (Vassallo) Mollo and Thomas A., Sr.
Maryann studied teaching at Brooklyn College. She was a life-long learner who never lost her curiosity and was always delighted in finding out more about the world.
She married Peter T. Venechanos - New York Police Department and Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran - on October 26, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York.
Maryann was a Paralegal in a corporate law firm: Beekman and Bogue and having worked with many attorneys turned politicians, she was an active advocate in fighting for human rights, social rights, civil rights, and public health. She educated young minds as a Substitute Teacher with Wallenpaupack Area School District and as an Arts-and-Crafts Instructor at Hemlock Farms where she also co-founded a food ministry called Manna to deliver food and give rides to needy families in her community.
She taught Religious Education and was a Master Catechist and devout parishioner at Saint John Neumann Church, Lords Valley. She opened her home to young people in need and welcomed guests and friends into her home and life as family … all were welcome. She was often called "Mom" and "Grandma" by many because she was Mom and Grandma to all. She devoted her life to helping others as God called her to.
Maryann was a woman who found joy easily.
She was a voracious reader and a creative writer who penned several children's books and short stories.
All her life, Maryann loved cooking and baking and was always eager to welcome all to her table and nourish those she cared about with lovingly prepared feasts or tins of cookies.
She loved music and was known for belting into song and dancing vivaciously.
The plants and flowers that filled Maryann's living room and deck were just as lovingly tended as everything else in her life. She enjoyed living among nature and feeding animal visitors and had many beloved furry companions throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Peter T. Venechanos in 2007; and, her brother: Thomas A. (late Florence Salatino) Mollo, Jr.
Maryann is survived by her daughter: Dawn Robinson and Cathy (Scot, Jr.) Colacci; her son: Peter J. Venechanos; her granddaughter: Angela Robinson; her sisters: JoAnn (Robert) DeJonge, Judi (Christopher) Mollo-Simone; her brother: John (Joan) Mollo; her "foster" daughters: Lavelle Butler, Amanda Harlin, and Amy Rodriguez; her "foster" sons: Jason Hernandez and Richard Paul Arnold; her "foster" granddaughters: Layla Hernandez, Sophie Hernandez, Alana Arnold, Adalia Butler, and Ayanna Butler; her "foster" grandsons: Joshua Silver and Ebijah Butler; her nieces and nephews; and, her friends.
Family and Friends may call from 01:00 - 04:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 06:00 PM in Saint John Neumann Church, 705 Rte 739, Lords Valley with Reverend Boyle officiating.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 09:30 AM.
WIFE OF VENECHANOS, PETER THEODORE
PFC US ARMY
She was born on April 23, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Mary C. (Vassallo) Mollo and Thomas A., Sr.
Maryann studied teaching at Brooklyn College. She was a life-long learner who never lost her curiosity and was always delighted in finding out more about the world.
She married Peter T. Venechanos - New York Police Department and Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran - on October 26, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York.
Maryann was a Paralegal in a corporate law firm: Beekman and Bogue and having worked with many attorneys turned politicians, she was an active advocate in fighting for human rights, social rights, civil rights, and public health. She educated young minds as a Substitute Teacher with Wallenpaupack Area School District and as an Arts-and-Crafts Instructor at Hemlock Farms where she also co-founded a food ministry called Manna to deliver food and give rides to needy families in her community.
She taught Religious Education and was a Master Catechist and devout parishioner at Saint John Neumann Church, Lords Valley. She opened her home to young people in need and welcomed guests and friends into her home and life as family … all were welcome. She was often called "Mom" and "Grandma" by many because she was Mom and Grandma to all. She devoted her life to helping others as God called her to.
Maryann was a woman who found joy easily.
She was a voracious reader and a creative writer who penned several children's books and short stories.
All her life, Maryann loved cooking and baking and was always eager to welcome all to her table and nourish those she cared about with lovingly prepared feasts or tins of cookies.
She loved music and was known for belting into song and dancing vivaciously.
The plants and flowers that filled Maryann's living room and deck were just as lovingly tended as everything else in her life. She enjoyed living among nature and feeding animal visitors and had many beloved furry companions throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Peter T. Venechanos in 2007; and, her brother: Thomas A. (late Florence Salatino) Mollo, Jr.
Maryann is survived by her daughter: Dawn Robinson and Cathy (Scot, Jr.) Colacci; her son: Peter J. Venechanos; her granddaughter: Angela Robinson; her sisters: JoAnn (Robert) DeJonge, Judi (Christopher) Mollo-Simone; her brother: John (Joan) Mollo; her "foster" daughters: Lavelle Butler, Amanda Harlin, and Amy Rodriguez; her "foster" sons: Jason Hernandez and Richard Paul Arnold; her "foster" granddaughters: Layla Hernandez, Sophie Hernandez, Alana Arnold, Adalia Butler, and Ayanna Butler; her "foster" grandsons: Joshua Silver and Ebijah Butler; her nieces and nephews; and, her friends.
Family and Friends may call from 01:00 - 04:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 06:00 PM in Saint John Neumann Church, 705 Rte 739, Lords Valley with Reverend Boyle officiating.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 09:30 AM.
WIFE OF VENECHANOS, PETER THEODORE
PFC US ARMY
Maryann T. Venechanos was welcomed into her Heavenly Home on September 07, 2023.
She was born on April 23, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Mary C. (Vassallo) Mollo and Thomas A., Sr.
Maryann studied teaching at Brooklyn College. She was a life-long learner who never lost her curiosity and was always delighted in finding out more about the world.
She married Peter T. Venechanos - New York Police Department and Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran - on October 26, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York.
Maryann was a Paralegal in a corporate law firm: Beekman and Bogue and having worked with many attorneys turned politicians, she was an active advocate in fighting for human rights, social rights, civil rights, and public health. She educated young minds as a Substitute Teacher with Wallenpaupack Area School District and as an Arts-and-Crafts Instructor at Hemlock Farms where she also co-founded a food ministry called Manna to deliver food and give rides to needy families in her community.
She taught Religious Education and was a Master Catechist and devout parishioner at Saint John Neumann Church, Lords Valley. She opened her home to young people in need and welcomed guests and friends into her home and life as family … all were welcome. She was often called "Mom" and "Grandma" by many because she was Mom and Grandma to all. She devoted her life to helping others as God called her to.
Maryann was a woman who found joy easily.
She was a voracious reader and a creative writer who penned several children's books and short stories.
All her life, Maryann loved cooking and baking and was always eager to welcome all to her table and nourish those she cared about with lovingly prepared feasts or tins of cookies.
She loved music and was known for belting into song and dancing vivaciously.
The plants and flowers that filled Maryann's living room and deck were just as lovingly tended as everything else in her life. She enjoyed living among nature and feeding animal visitors and had many beloved furry companions throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Peter T. Venechanos in 2007; and, her brother: Thomas A. (late Florence Salatino) Mollo, Jr.
Maryann is survived by her daughter: Dawn Robinson and Cathy (Scot, Jr.) Colacci; her son: Peter J. Venechanos; her granddaughter: Angela Robinson; her sisters: JoAnn (Robert) DeJonge, Judi (Christopher) Mollo-Simone; her brother: John (Joan) Mollo; her "foster" daughters: Lavelle Butler, Amanda Harlin, and Amy Rodriguez; her "foster" sons: Jason Hernandez and Richard Paul Arnold; her "foster" granddaughters: Layla Hernandez, Sophie Hernandez, Alana Arnold, Adalia Butler, and Ayanna Butler; her "foster" grandsons: Joshua Silver and Ebijah Butler; her nieces and nephews; and, her friends.
Family and Friends may call from 01:00 - 04:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 06:00 PM in Saint John Neumann Church, 705 Rte 739, Lords Valley with Reverend Boyle officiating.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 09:30 AM.
WIFE OF VENECHANOS, PETER THEODORE
PFC US ARMY
She was born on April 23, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York the daughter of the late Mary C. (Vassallo) Mollo and Thomas A., Sr.
Maryann studied teaching at Brooklyn College. She was a life-long learner who never lost her curiosity and was always delighted in finding out more about the world.
She married Peter T. Venechanos - New York Police Department and Vietnam-era U.S. Army veteran - on October 26, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York.
Maryann was a Paralegal in a corporate law firm: Beekman and Bogue and having worked with many attorneys turned politicians, she was an active advocate in fighting for human rights, social rights, civil rights, and public health. She educated young minds as a Substitute Teacher with Wallenpaupack Area School District and as an Arts-and-Crafts Instructor at Hemlock Farms where she also co-founded a food ministry called Manna to deliver food and give rides to needy families in her community.
She taught Religious Education and was a Master Catechist and devout parishioner at Saint John Neumann Church, Lords Valley. She opened her home to young people in need and welcomed guests and friends into her home and life as family … all were welcome. She was often called "Mom" and "Grandma" by many because she was Mom and Grandma to all. She devoted her life to helping others as God called her to.
Maryann was a woman who found joy easily.
She was a voracious reader and a creative writer who penned several children's books and short stories.
All her life, Maryann loved cooking and baking and was always eager to welcome all to her table and nourish those she cared about with lovingly prepared feasts or tins of cookies.
She loved music and was known for belting into song and dancing vivaciously.
The plants and flowers that filled Maryann's living room and deck were just as lovingly tended as everything else in her life. She enjoyed living among nature and feeding animal visitors and had many beloved furry companions throughout her life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Peter T. Venechanos in 2007; and, her brother: Thomas A. (late Florence Salatino) Mollo, Jr.
Maryann is survived by her daughter: Dawn Robinson and Cathy (Scot, Jr.) Colacci; her son: Peter J. Venechanos; her granddaughter: Angela Robinson; her sisters: JoAnn (Robert) DeJonge, Judi (Christopher) Mollo-Simone; her brother: John (Joan) Mollo; her "foster" daughters: Lavelle Butler, Amanda Harlin, and Amy Rodriguez; her "foster" sons: Jason Hernandez and Richard Paul Arnold; her "foster" granddaughters: Layla Hernandez, Sophie Hernandez, Alana Arnold, Adalia Butler, and Ayanna Butler; her "foster" grandsons: Joshua Silver and Ebijah Butler; her nieces and nephews; and, her friends.
Family and Friends may call from 01:00 - 04:00 PM on Thursday, September 14, 2023 in Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford Street, Milford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated at 06:00 PM in Saint John Neumann Church, 705 Rte 739, Lords Valley with Reverend Boyle officiating.
Interment in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 09:30 AM.
WIFE OF VENECHANOS, PETER THEODORE
PFC US ARMY
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