North Syracuse, New York
1949 - 2018
Syracuse- John R. Ventura, Sr., 69, of Syracuse passed away on Friday. John was born on March 14, 1949 the son of the late Daniel and Loretta Ventura. He was best known in the community as "Swimming Pool John", an attribute to his lifelong career in masonry. John was a pillar in the AA...
Read MoreJohn I miss you so much. You were one of my favorite participants in Pace. I spent so much time with you throughout the day. You were always so responsive to me and i enjoyed every minute i was able to care for you .
Kerry Traver
April 15, 2024 | Other
Vince , as he was known at Cathedral High School, was the best lookin', sexiest guy who many girls had a crush on. He had beautiful green eyes. I don't think he ever knew who I was, but I certainly knew who he was. He was kind of quiet and seemed like a kind person. John was a good basketball player for Cathedral High School. I lost track of him after high school, but I m glad to hear he helped so many people.
Eileen Driscoll
September 24, 2018 | Athens, GA
My dear John... As I was swimming today my thoughts were drawn to you. I am so glad I stopped to see you days before you began your final journey. We had a lot of heart felt talks and I know your watching over us. God bless you
Wendy Cilbrith
July 03, 2018 | Syracuse, NY
I will miss you my friend.
I just heard that Pool died today, John was an instrumental part of my life for the last 30 years, trips all over the NorthEast and Canada to see Clancy, fishing on Oneida Lake and of course the hall and the 3d lollipop guild. Rest in peace brother, I am glad you are no longer suffering.
Richard Eckert
May 16, 2018 | SpringHill, FL | Friend
May you find peace dear friend and confidant. See you again. Prayers for loved ones for we lost a great man!
Jackie T
May 13, 2018 | Cortland, NY
I knew John as "Vince" when we were teenagers. He was my mothers favorite among my friends. We had some amazing times together playing ball and enjoying our young lives. Great memories!
John Bova
April 27, 2018 | Camillus, NY
I met John Pool 17 years ago. I actually thought his last name was Pool for the first year I knew him.
Pool was always ready with a joyful sarcasm and a clever joke he would deliver with great delight. I loved how much he himself would enjoy his own gift of humor. It almost seemed like he was happily surprised by his ability to be clever. Typically, when telling a joke John was barely able to contain his glee in anticipating the result his punchline would have. His eyes would...
Emily Jo Mortenson
April 25, 2018 | Chelsea, MI
John I am going to miss you dearly. Your bright blue eyes everyday at the daycenter made such an impact on me and all the staff. You were definitely an inspiration to many of the pace staff. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. RIP BUDDY LOVE YOU.
Kerry Traver- Pace Daycenter Coordinator
April 25, 2018 | East Syracuse, NY
RIP John ,go rest high on that mountain
Steve Caposto
April 23, 2018 | Onieda, NY | Friend