Joseph A. “Joe” Venturella, 52, of Hilliard and formerly of Lima passed away at 5:58 AM on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at The Richard M. Ross Heart Center, Columbus.

He was born on January 10, 1970 in Lima to John N. and Catherine “Kay” (Mumaugh) Venturella, who survive in Lima.

Joey was a 1988 granduate of Shawnee High School. After graduation, he joined the US Marines and proudly served his country. He worked at Whitt Sturtevent LLP as a Firm Administrator.

He was a volunteer for many various charities, both military and social groups. He loved to garden, cook and grill out and was always trying new recipes. Joe loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and feeding the animals, especially the squirrels. He was an avid fan of the Cleveland Guardians and Browns. He also loved all of his cats.

Surviving are his significant other Alicia Hullinger of Hilliard and her children Ryan and Colin Hullinger; his parents John N. (Catherine “Kay”) Venturella of Lima; his brother John C. (Kim) Venturella of Lima; his nephews Matthew (Brenna Smith) Venturella, Phillip (Ana Voltani) Venturella, Jacob Venturella and Samuel Venturella; his aunts and uncles Sue Landers of Lima, Lenore Prenezio of Lima, Carolyn (Walt) Kinsey of Perrysburg and Janet Venturella of Lima. He is also survived by many other family members and friends who dearly loved him.

He was preceded in death by his sister Elizabeth Venturella.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATIONS SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL, 1170 Shawnee Road, Lima.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 7, 2022 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 2175 W. Elm Street, Lima, where the family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 at the church.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Wounded Warriors Project or the American Heart Association.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff at The Richard M. Ross Heart Center for their excellent care.

For persons not able to attend the funeral service live streaming will be available on St. Charles website, stcharleslima.org tab watch live stream.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, SHAWNEE CHAPEL.