Obit of Robert Dominic Vento, SR, Caddo Par., Louisiana
Submitter: Peggy Hale
Date: October 11, 2016
Source of Information: The Times
Date of Source: October 5, 2016

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Name of deceased: Major Robert Dominic Vento, Sr., Ret.
Date deceased: September 29, 2016
Age at time of death: 87
Place of death: Christus Grace Home, Shreveport, LA
Place of burial: Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, LA
Date of funeral services: October 6, 2016
Place of funeral services: Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Shreveport, LA
Date of birth (if given): September 30, 1929
Place of birth (if given): Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Occupation: Finance & Accounting for Army
Military: Army- Served in both Pacific & European theaters as well as tours in Viet Nam. A career signal 
& communications officer he retired a major. Military awards are the Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, 
Purple Heart, Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and numerous campaign ribbons.


*List* the names and/or relationship of survivors: 
Son, Lt/Col, USAG/Ret Robert D. Vento Jr. and wife Deborah; daughter Noreen V. Dockendorf & husband Dr. Brian, 
grandsons SGC (USA) R. Daniel Vento & wife Kelley, Mathew A Dockendorf & wife Caitlyn, & Kyle L. Dockendorf; 
great-grandsons R. Dylan Vento & Reed D. Vento; sisters Gilda V. Tesoriero, Sylvia V. Perkins & husband Don.

Officiating: Rev. Phillip F. Michaels
Pallbearers: