Robert S. Venit

Robert S. Venit of Chicago. Beloved husband of Beverly Venit; loving father of Marty Venit, Danny (Dawn) Venit and the late David Venit; proud grandfather of Sophia, Aiden and Jocelyn Venit; caring brother of Ilene Witz. Mr. Venit was a lawyer and later became a commodities broker. He was an avid reader and a superior athlete, having played basketball for DePaul University. He was also a life-long Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Weinstein & Piser Funeral Home, 111 Skokie Blvd., Wilmette, IL 60091. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery.

My papa was undeniably the most kind and genuine person I’ve ever known. He truly made everyone around him feel loved and noticed. His kind heart and calm demeanor made him such a safe and secure person to have in my life. As sweet as he was to others, he also had a sweet tooth that he and I shared. A bowl of ice cream will forever feel different now that he has passed, but I am thankful for all of the memories of us sneaking one more bowl of ice cream, and all of the other beautiful memories I shared with my papa. His nickname, Sonny, was truly fitting to the kind of person he was. He as a warm, bright person in my life, and for him to be gone is truly leaving a shadow. I am so thankful he was able to be on this Earth for as long as he was, loved and cherished by everyone who knew him, I am grateful he is at peace, and I am grateful I was blessed to have him in my life. As I continue into the beginning of my adulthood, I will always strive to be the absolute best version of myself because of the inspiration and impact he made on my life. To know him is to love him, and he will be forever in my heart. I love you Papa.

Sophia Venit

If I could choose one word to describe my grandfather It would be “effervescent.” Effervescent is a word used to describe a joyful and loveable man. He was always brimming with warmth, positivity, and a weird feeling of safety. Grandpa had no trouble expressing how much love he had in his very large heart. He always had a smile on his face, unless of course when the bears lost every sunday. He would show love in all kinds of forms, but my favorite had to be when he would let me try on his clothes as a little kid so I could also feel like a strong man like he was. As time passed, we all knew the end was close, but with the final moments we had with him, Papa still managed to light up the room, no matter where we went or where we were he had a weird way of making everyone happy. His hugs always made me feel safe no matter what the scenario was, and as his final hugs came, I really started to feel his warmth, making me feel like a little boy again clutching to my grandpa and never wanting to let go. Words can't fully capture my love for him, but my heart feels it deeply. With every tear that falls I can't help but feel a sense of peace knowing that he is now in a better place, watching over everyone he ever loved. Papa will forever live on in my heart and mind. I will always keep loving and cherishing our memories we had with each other. I love you deeply Papa

Aiden Venit

One thing I noticed about Papa this Thanksgiving was he only spoke when it was pertitant. Papa wouldn't ramble unnecessarily like most of the people I know. He would reflect on his words making sure he made a clear argument, like a true lawyer. His success came through his thoughtfulness in his speech. His oldest memory was from the fifth grade; he had spilled ink on his classmate's paper. The teacher yelled at him and he cried. This story left a mark on me knowing my papa's childhood. Papa's life is what I desire my future to look like. No one disliked Papa Sonny and he had one of the kindest hearts. He loved ice cream and chocolate like no other. He couldn't have lived a better life. Though he has left me, everytime I bite into a caramel taffy apple or a Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar, he will be eating with me. Everytime I watch basketball or football, he will be watching with me. Everytime I travel to Paris or the south of France, he will be there with me. When I see my LSAT book, I will think of him. Papa Sonny has left this earth, but will always be with me.

Jocelyn Venit