Mike was born June 30, 1949 in Corvallis, Oregon to Edward Venini and Mildred Joyce Nilsson. Mike attended Marshall High School and later began a 40+ year career as Owner/Operator with Radio Cab Company.
Mike loved his family, particularly all of his grandchildren. He had a passion for reading, technology and sports, with baseball being his favorite. He enjoyed every adventure that each new day would bring and living life to its fullest.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Venini and Mildred Joyce Nilsson; his stepmother Barbara Dickson-Venini; his first wife, Roni Venini; his second wife, Cheryl Hook; and his eldest son, Kevin Venini. He is survived by sons, Chris Venini, Jesse Venini, Marshall McFarlane and Mike Hook-Venini; grandchildren, Devon, Luke, Lucious, Amilli and Cameron; Sister, Victoria Ponce; and brothers, Steve Venini and Joe Venini.
Funeral arrangements will be held at 10:00 am, Friday October 15th, 2021, at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services – Gateway Little Chapel of the Chimes in Portland.
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