PITTSFIELD, MASS. -- Joseph C. Venturini, 96 of Pittsfield, MA died peacefully on Saturday October 31, 2026.

He was born in Pittsfield, MA on June 5, 1930, a son of Ernesto and Anunziata (Abaticola) Venturini. He graduated from Pittsfield High School with the class of 1950.

A carpenter by trade, Joe worked for several building contractors and was last employed by General Electric Ordinance Dept as a carpenter for 28 years until his retirement in 1990.

Joe was a communicant of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and a member of its Holy Name Society, later joining the Central Berkshire Holy Name Society. He was a member of the GE Pensioners and Quarter Century Clubs; the Sons of Italy and the Italian American Club, where he played pitch and bocce. Joe enjoyed bocce, dancing, gardening and spending time with family. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and was a talented wood carver.

Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Thelma J. (Bertolino) Venturini whom he married on September 5, 1953 and two daughters, Deborah (Stephen) Jankowski of Pittsfield and Gina (Dennis) Kelly of Pittsfield and 8 grandchildren including Joseph Wasuk, Anthony Wasuk, Isabella Wasuk, Todd Jankowski, Eric Jankowski (Cassie), Nolan Jankowski, Riley Kelly and Shea Kelly. He also leaves his four beloved great grandchildren, Hailey Tinney, Alexa Jankowski, Greyson Jankowski and Jett Jankowski; his brother, Anthony Venturini of Pittsfield; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by his son, Joseph C. Venturini Jr in 1961 and his brother and sisters including Mary Palano, Carmina Polchlopek, Rose Marchetti and Vincent Venturini.

FUNERAL NOTICE: Calling hours for Joseph Venturini will be Tuesday November 10, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St. Pittsfield, MA. A funeral home service will be held at 11:30 AM that day with Monsignor Michael Shershanovich officiating. Burial will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in care of the funeral home. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com