Michael Daniel Venezian 3/5/85 to 8/18/25 There are no words that express the deep sorrow Michael's family and friends feel at the tragic passing of this beloved soul. He adored and is survived by his son Joshua, 11, and Stephanie, 12, his four sisters, and his mother. Michael was attending a local non-denominational church and found and accepted God just hours before departing. Michael was born in Queens, N.Y., and grew up on the sandy beaches of Virginia and the foothills of the majestic Blue Ridge mountains. As a boy, he was known as a friend to all. He was compassionate and willing to help anyone in need. He enjoyed swimming, fishing, cycling, skateboarding, snowboarding, hiking, exploring nature, and creating art. He enjoyed building and restoring furniture, as well as landscaping and hardscaping around his home. His interests were featured in the content he created, which included ancient cultures, the arts, architecture, and design. Michael studied carpentry and left school early to enter the workforce. It wasn't long before he became an entrepreneur and ventured to open his own successful painting and home improvement business. Michael defined himself as an Artist. In the last three years of his life, he returned to school to pursue his passion for nature and wildlife photography. As an outstanding student, his value was quickly recognized, and he was elected as a student representative in the Virginia Adult Education Program. His dream was to someday photograph for National Geographic. Michael's memory will live forever in the hearts of those who love him. Memorial services will be held for family and friends later this month. Donations may be made in Michael's honor at The Potters House Church of Charlottesville. An online guestbook is available at www.compassionatecremationva.com Compassionate Cremation Services of Ruckersville, VA is handling the arrangements.