Venetz, Anthony Jr.
Army Sergeant 1st class
Anthony Jr. Venetz, age 30, from Wading River, New York, Suffolk county.
Spouse: Debbie Venetz
Children: Alexa and Jace
Parent: Anthony Vanetz Sr.
Service era: Afghanistan
Schools: Shoreham-Wading River High (1999)
Military history: 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Enlisted February 2001 in Prince William, Virgnia. Bonze Star Medals (2).
Date of death: Friday, January 28, 2011
Death details: Died in Parwan Province, Afghanistan of injuries sustained in a non-combat related incident. The Army later concluded that he died of accidental “mixed drug intoxication” and that his “own misconduct” caused his death.
Source: Department of Defense, Riverhead News Review, Military Times