Vincent J. Venditti, Jr., 73, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014 at his home. He was born in New Jersey on December 23, 1940 to the late Vincent J. and Angelina Venditti. Mr. Venditti was a retired salesman in chemical distribution. He loved animals, most especially his dogs, Nuccia and Cinna and he bred and raised race horses. He loved life, western novels and Italian cookbooks and was known to be sarcastic and witty. Graveside services will be 11 am Monday at the Eternity Mausoleum at Oakhurst Cemetery in Clarksville with the Reverend Joey Giles officiating. Mr. Venditti is survived by his brother, Raymond Pace of Texas, niece, Regina Dickel and nephews, Michael, Albert, and Scott Dickel. Also surviving are his close friends George and Anna Warrington, Issac Wise, Tom Hale, Dottie, Debbie, George, Tony, Don, and Beth. There will be a gathering of friends at Watkins Cooper Lyon on Sunday from 7 until 8:30 pm.