Augustus William Vendetti

On September 28th, 2024,  Gus Vendetti (Jr.) passed, he was 92. On March 9th, 1932 he was born in Brewster, CO. to Gus (Sr.) and Margaret (Fennel) Vendetti. At that time his father Gus (Sr.) had purchased the Chevrolet agency. At the age of two, with the birth of his sister Margaret and passing of their mother they were raised for a short time on the Brewster farm by their grandparents Joeseph and Christina Vendetti and Uncle Jack and Aunt Velma Vendetti. From there after he attended school in Florence, graduating from Florence High School in 1950, joined the Navy Reserve then on to college at Pueblo Junior College. During his time in school, he would work with his dad and aunt Amy DelMonte in dealership, eventually a full-time partnership. In 1955 he would marry his childhood sweetheart and neighbor Barbara Ann Cornella who survives. They have two children, Vicki (Ken) Coleman Kenai, AK and Tom Vendetti, Florence; CO. Grandsons Bryon (Tiffany) Coleman and Kyle (Lacey) Coleman Kenai, AK; Justin Gindro Florence, CO. and granddaughter Krista Vendetti (James Van Liew) Bridgeton, ME. Greatgrandchildren Brody Gindro Longmont, CO; Brooklyn and Easton Coleman Kenai, AK; Presley and Kamdon Coleman Kenai, AK. He was fortunate to have many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins to enjoy.

Gus Jr. enjoyed many activities throughout his life many were side effects of life on main street in Florence for 60 years. Like his father, he was very involved in serving the community with many fellow merchants. His passion for the Volunteer Fire Dept. for 59 years would be time will spent. His many other endeavors range from schools and health services to business development. He enjoyed tote gotes and motorcycles with family and friends in the early days and the fall was time for hunting and riding ATV’s along the front range. His time in Alaska was special for him during a big harvest of sockeye salmon with family over the years, many stories were shared at home. He enjoyed his visits at the coffee shops with friends and gathering of Goombahs in the showroom on any given day at Vendetti’s on main street. At home he would enjoy gardening or working in the shop, traveling around the state with his wife or to one of their favorite restaurants. His last four years he lived with other friends under the amazing care of Hildebrand Care Center with his wife by his side as always for nearly 70 years. He will be missed!

He was preceded in death by: Mother- Margaret (Fennel) Vendetti, Father- Gus Vendetti (Sr.), Stepmother- Irene (Lukeman) Penny, Amy (Lukeman) Delmonte, Sister- Margaret (Vendetti) Gindro, Son in Law- Ken Coleman.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Florence Elks Club Florence, CO. at 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday October 12th, 2024.

In Lieu of flowers or other gifts, donations can be made to the Florence Fire Protection District.

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