Venus M. Chumack, 46, of Fall River died February 13, 2011 unexpectedly at home.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of Milton Chumack of New Bedford and Alberta Chumack of Tampa, FL and step-daughter of Monique Pontes of New Bedford, she lived in New Bedford before moving to Fall River 6 months ago.
She was a member of the Christian Fellowship Center.
Venus was formerly employed as a police officer with the New Bedford Police Department for 12 years.
She enjoyed cooking and was working towards her degree in culinary arts.
Survivors include her parents; a son, Justin Chumack and his fiancé Ash-Lee Lopez of Fall River; a daughter, Mercedes Masonoff and her companion Dean Snow of New Bedford; her siblings, Michael McDonald of Dallas, TX, Andre Chumack of Tampa, FL, Toni Souliere of Fall River, Terry Thompson of Bellingham, Eileen Chumack and Urana Chumack, both of New Bedford and Crystal Chumack of Lynn, MA; 3 grandchildren, Logan, Ava and Avriey; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins who loved her dearly.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, February 19th at 9 AM in the Christian Fellowship Center, 822 Church St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours Friday, February 18th from 4-8 PM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford.