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Ann Ventura Obituary

Of Peabody, Aug.30, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. Devoted wife of 36 years to Alessio "Al" Ventura. Daughter of the late Frank & Mary (Fagone) Marinelli. Loving sister of Toni Giannattasio & her husband Mike, Marianne Connors & her husband Joe, Dorothy Driscoll & her husband Dan, Frances Kelly & her late husband James, Joanne Gasparello and the late Andrew Marinelli. Sister in law of Flora Ventura. Also survived by many nieces and nephews and her beloved pets Frankie, Joey, Heidi and Michelle. A memorial mass will be celebrated in the Immaculate Conception Church, 600 Pleasant St., Malden Saturday 9/8 at 10:30AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's memory may be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, 1111 Stewart Ave., Bethpage, NY 11714 or Hallmark Health Hospice, 100 Hospital Rd., Malden, MA. 02148. To send a condolence see www.spadaforafuneral.com Spadafora Funeral Home 781-324-8680

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Published by Boston Globe from Sep. 6 to Sep. 7, 2007.

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Carla

July 26, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT ANN

Frances Gaffey-Bourgoin

September 10, 2007

I was very sorry to hear of Ann's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during your time of grief.
With sincere sympathy,
Frances Gaffey-Bourgoin

John and Mary Gamby

September 8, 2007

Al Our deepest sympathy and our prayers are with you .

Carla

September 8, 2007

Good bye for now
Memories will hold till we see you again. I will try to find my "Rose Colored" glasses to know that you are out of pain and at peace. I will keep up the fight. Love to you!

Roger Gill

September 7, 2007

Al,
Please accept the condolences of everyone here at Plumbers Local 12 for the passing of your beloved wife Ann.

Michelle Amari

September 6, 2007

Al the thoughts and prayers of my family are with you at this difficult time. Ann & my Dad are now smiling down upon us and watching over us. They are both in a better place. A place without pain, suffering & cancer!!
All our love!

Joanne Gasparello

September 6, 2007

Annie, are you and Beulah working the room up there??? Where did you hide your boodle bag? love Joannie

Pam Avallone

September 6, 2007

We'll miss you Aunt Ann.

Love, Pam, Danny and Brianna

John and Dianne Spadafora

September 6, 2007

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

Lucy Lally

September 6, 2007

Al We are sorry to hear about Ann let us know what we can do for you.You were there for us and anything we can do let us know.
Love Ya take care

Marion

September 6, 2007

Love always from the Red Hat Sisters.

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