Gary Wayne Venezia, 62, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away on May 17, 2022 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon, Illinois.

He was born January 21, 1960 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Frank and Kathleen (Rock) Venezia. Gary is survived by his brother, Kenneth R Venezia of Florissant, Missouri; nephews, Adam Venezia and wife, Angie of Woodinville, Washington, Matthew Venezia and wife, Tia of Hermosa Beach, California; grand-niece, Paisley Venezia; grand-nephew, Max Venezia; and several cousins.

A Funeral Service will be held Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:30am at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens Chapel in Woodlawn, Illinois. Interment will follow. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.