ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: VENTURELLA, JOANN W 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died Monday, May 16, 2011

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VENTURELLA, JOANN W 
January 8, 1934 - May 16, 2011 	

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Joann Weigand Venturella passed away on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the age of 77. 

A native of New Orleans, LA, a former resident of St. Bernard Parish and St. 
Tammany Parish, and a resident of Kentwood, LA for the past 13 years.

Beloved wife of the late August Joseph Venturella, Jr. Loving mother of Julie V. 
King, Stephen A. Venturella husband of Doreene, August J. Venturella, III. 
husband of Theresa, ReneŽ V. Nunez wife of the late Terry, Joanne V. Morere wife 
of David, and the late Michael August Venturella. Daughter of the late Lorraine 
Brabham Weigand and Felix F. Weigand. Sister of Mary Ann Weigand Wedge and the 
late Catherine Weigand Olavarietta. Proud grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 11 
great-grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by 3 grandchildren.

Joann was a part of the last "all girl" graduating class of John McDonough High 
School in 1952 in New Orleans, LA. 

According to an article that appeared in the Wednesday, August 4, 1971 edition 
of the St. Bernard News, Joann ran the Rebel Park Boosters' athletic program and 
was the only woman officer of the Rebel Park Board of Directors. She coached the 
1969-1970 Rebel Park girls to the parish championship. She was an avid bowler 
and ladies cabbage ball player. She was involved in the Daughters' of Eve and 
Juno Carnival Krewes. She was very much involved in genealogical research of her 
and her husband's families' history. Joann loved to captivate her audience with 
great story telling.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Markia Gilbert for her 
love, friendship and compassion.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Chapel of 
Bagnell & Son Funeral Home, 75212 Lee Road, Covington, LA on Thursday, May 19, 
2011 at 12:00 pm. Visitation from 10:00 am until service time. 
Interment will follow in Barker McManus Cemetery.

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