Patrick Venuti, 81, of Moultonborough, passed away peacefully on Dec. 22, 2024, at his home after a long battle with heart disease.
He was born June 11, 1943, in Everett, Massachusetts, the son of the late Francesco “Frank” and Camilla (Rosa) Venuti. He attended Everett Public Schools, received a bachelor’s degree in science from Suffolk University and a master’s degree in business administration from Rivier College.
He worked as a Medical Technologist for over 40 years at Everett Hospital, SmithKline Beecham, Quest Diagnostics, and retired from U-Mass Memorial Medical Center in 2008.
Pat loved boating, deer hunting, and snowmobiling. He enjoyed taking his grandchildren boating on Lake Winnipesaukee. He is Past Commander of the Lakes Region Sail & Power Squadron and was a Vessel Safety Examiner. Pat was a Life Member of the National Rifle Association and a member of the Pemigewasset Valley Fish and Game Club where he served as a Range Officer. He was on the Board of Directors of the Moultonboro Snowmobile Club for several years, drove a groomer, and did trail work until his health got bad. He and his wife Lea snowmobiled for 30 years. He was a member of the New Hampshire Historical Society, Tuftonboro Historical Society, and New Hampshire Society of Genealogists. He attended the South Tamworth United Methodist Church.
He was predeceased by son Sean Venuti, survived by his loving wife Leatrice (Zina) Bane of 35 years; and three stepchildren, Persley A. Bane of Tempi, AZ., Willis A. Bane and wife Dawn (Post) of New Ipswich, NH, and Storey Lea (Bane) Thibault and husband Mark of Ashby, Ma. Three granddaughters, Kylie Bane, Sydney Bane, and Isabella Thibault; many nieces and nephews.
There will be no funeral or calling hours. Burial will be in the spring at Shannon Cemetery, with a Celebration of Life to follow. Cremation was by the Cremation Society of New Hampshire.
