Garry W. “Jake” Venn, 77 of Monaca passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Heritage Valley, Beaver.

Born in Rochester, he was a son of the late Clement R. and Katherine (Hawk) Venn and was a graduate of Rochester High School.

Garry was united in marriage to the former Mary Catherine Michic on July 24, 1965 and from this union had a daughter, Denise who meant more to him than anything else in the world. Determined to provide for his family, Garry worked for 40 years as a carpenter with Local Union #420.  He was passionate about his community and spent untold hours as a volunteer fireman with Monaca V.F.D. #5 having previously served as their fire chief for 11 years.  He also served two terms as a Monaca Borough Councilman and as a local fire marshal.

As a young man, he served in the United States Army National Guard as a Sergeant First Class. Golf was his favorite past time. Garry was a member of the Beaver County Retired Persons Bowling League and Golf League.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Catherine Venn, a daughter, Denise (Dennis) Myer of Chippewa and a granddaughter, Sydney whom he adored. He is also survived by a sister, Emma Jean Yeager of Rochester, a niece, Kathy Miller, and a Godson, Joseph Dewhirst.  His two best friends were Edward Kemp and Richard Brooks.

Friends will be received on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm in the SIMPSON FUNERAL & CREMATION SERVICES, 1119 WASHINGTON AVE., MONACA where private services will be held.  Entombment will follow in Beaver Cemetery, Beaver.

A firemen’s LAST CALL service will be held on Sunday at 4 pm. at the funeral home.

The family has suggested memorial contributions be made, if desired to the Rochester Salvation Army, 378 Jefferson Street, Rochester, PA 15074.

Due to COVID 19 restrictions, the wearing of masks is required and social distancing requested.

To share online condolences, light a memorial candle, add photos, and other information, please visit his permanent memorial at simpsonfuneralhome.com.