Daniel L. Venditti, age 79, of Keyport, New Jersey passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Daniel was born April 1, 1942 to Ella (née Giordano) and Donato Venditti. He Attended New Dorp High School. He was a drummer since he was a little boy. Throughout his life he played with various musicians and bands. Danny continued to teach private drum lessons until very recently. In 1969, along with the love of his life Barbara they opened Rustic Music Center, as its original proprietors. There they had many different and talented instructors who taught piano, drums, guitar and bass over the years until they sold the business in 1977. He continued playing drums and owned several different businesses over the years. Danny's charisma and zest for life was evident in everything that he did and everyone who he met. His greatest joy in life with his family, Sunday dinners and loud music playing throughout all of the meal. His favorite musicians were the Carpenters and of course Frank Sinatra and Buddy Rich.
Danny will be missed by all that knew him and loved him especially his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter Donna and her husband Chip Thompson; his son Danny and his wife Terri Venditti; his sister Dolores Briggi (her husband Vincent); five grandchildren, Charles (his wife Meagan), Cassie, Donato, Gabriella and Lorenzo; as well as many nieces nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his brother Anthony "Sonny" Venditti.
A visitation for Daniel will be held Friday, September 10, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Casey McCallum Rice South Shore Funeral Home, 30 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10308. A funeral service will occur Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 10:00 AM at St. Ann's Church, 101 Cromwell Ave, Staten Island, NY 10304. A committal service will occur Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 11:15 AM at Moravian Cemetery, 2205 Richmond Road, Staten Island, NY 10306.
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