Joseph DeVenuto

June 18, 1934 - March 21, 2018

Joseph DeVenuto Joseph N. DeVenuto passed away in his home on March 21, 2018, at the age of 83 years. He was born on June 18, 1934, in Queens, NY. Son of Joseph DeVenuto and Isabella Ivone. Joe graduated from the City College of New York, School of Engineering and Architecture with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering. Principal partner of Metro Watertech with N. Young Duhamel Jr., he worked as a consultant in the water and wastewater treatment field until his retirement at age 75. Joe enjoyed golf and was an avid reader; he was a true blue Giants football and Yankees baseball fan. He was a devoted family man who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as his two cats, Holly and Lilly, and dog, Daisy. Joe is survived by his wife Linda (nee Biondi) and son Philip Russoniello (and Christopher Cupples), ex-wife Domenica (nee Colletti) and their children Karen (and Scott) Woldman and Matthew (and Jenna) DeVenuto, as well as a brother, Frank DeVenuto. He is the grandfather of Michael and Joseph Woldman, Victor and Angela DeVenuto, and great-grandfather of Brie Woldman. A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at noon on Saturday, March 24, at Fisk Funeral Home, 1107 Massachusetts Ave., St. Cloud, FL 34769. A repast will follow immediately after the service. Memorial donations in memory of Joe can be made to North Shore Animal League America, 25 Davis Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.