Janet Ann (Cousino) Venturelli

Janet Ann Venturelli

March 6, 1945 – August 23, 2024

Janet Ann Venturelli, age 79, a lifelong resident of Monroe, passed away in her home, surrounded by her loving family at 8:48 a.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Born March 6, 1945, she is the daughter of the late Leon and Zettie (Bastien) Cousino. Janet was a graduate of Airport High School and attended classes at Monroe County Community College. She married Art Wiley in June of 1966, and even though the two would separate, remained extremely close until her passing. Janet owned her own business, working as a local accountant.

Janet was a giving and selfless person, often willing to help anyone in need. She was also an excellent cook and baker. Janet could often be found spending time with family and friends shopping and junk store thrifting. She enjoyed penny slots and would not pass up an opportunity to join family or friends at the casino. She enjoyed being outdoors observing nature, watching beautiful sunrises and sunsets, and working in her garden. Janet will forever be remembered for her strong-willed, kind, warm, generous and classy personality.

To cherish her memory, Janet leaves her four children: Gregory Scott (Melissa) Wiley of Wyandotte, Todd Alan Wiley of Detroit, Robin Lynn (Kathi Silvi) Wiley of Grass Lake, and Heather Leigh (Jeremy) Johns of Newport; former husband and close friend, Art (Mark Perez) Wiley;  four siblings: Ted (Bev) Cousino, Pat (Raymond) Duty, Sue Cousino, and Wanda (Mike) Bomia; two grandchildren, Nicholas Anthony (Emily Tucker) Wiley and Jase Lane Johns; one great-grandchild, Gavin Flaishans; many loving nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Beckley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by six siblings, Clara Bogielczyk; Stan (Vivian) Cousino, Butch (Cleda) Cousino, Delores (Carl) Peltier, Jack Cousino, and Danny Cousino.

According to her wishes, cremation has taken place, and a celebration of her life has been planned for September 14, 2024, at Newport Fireman’s Park/Hall, 9005 Brandon Road, Newport, MI, 48166, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m. Rupp Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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