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Joseph Ventura Obituary
Aug. 20, 1928 - Dec. 14, 2008
Joseph D. Ventura, 80, Englewood, formerly of Miami, died Dec. 14, 2008.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. today at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Englewood. Interment to follow at Gulf Pines Memorial Park in Englewood. Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Englewood Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
He was born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. He earned a Bachelor's of Science degree from Thomas Jefferson College of Law. A 45-year resident of Miami, he was a World War II Navy veteran. He was proud to be a retired police officer with the Miami Police Department, and a member of the motorcycle drill team. Following his first retirement, he operated a printing company, a school of polygraphy and published several community newspapers in North Miami Beach. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father and devout Catholic. He touched many lives and was never too busy to help a friend, provide wise counsel or share a smile. He was a source of inspiration and mentor to many persons, and will be sorely missed.
Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, Nellie; daughter Domenica Ventura, son Jerry Ventura (Terese), daughter Nita Ashley, son Joe Ventura, Jr. (Donna), daughter Maria Ventura-Meesit (Mike); and grandchildren John, Daniel, Joe, Andrew, Matthew, Leah, Kayla, Christopher and Matthew.
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for Joseph Ventura
Beverly, Theresa and John Gludovatz Family
January 13, 2009
Dear Nellie and Family -
Our sincere and deepest sympathy are with all of you during this most difficult time. A mass will be offered for Joe on:
Saturday ~ February 7, 2009
4:00pm
St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
2000 NW 103 Street
Miami Florida
Love and Prayers
Bob Warshaw
December 21, 2008
Dear Nellie and Family,
Words can not express my sorrow. He will missed by me so much, as I had seen Joe at least 3 days a week for the last 10 years or so. He surely was my favorite patient. It was my pleasure to be with him for all those years.
Bob Warshaw (His favorite driver and FRIEND)
Deborah Pesce & Carlos Lastra
December 20, 2008
Domenica and family,
Sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
David Yarbrough
December 19, 2008
Nita Sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. From all the times you spoke about him I know he was a special man and will be missed. Remember all the good times and take comfort in knowing he is in a better place and will be watching over you and your family. You and your family will be in our prayers.
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Pamela Schoedinger-Lanway-Hernandez
December 18, 2008
To The Ventura Family: I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your father/husband/grandfather. I have very fond memories of the Ventura family, having attended Immaculate Conception School with Domenica. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Domenica, I would love to hear from you.
Pura Monroe
December 17, 2008
Dear Nellie and Family:
It was with surprise and sadness that we read the news of Joe's passing. It brought back so many good memories of when we were starting out with our young families...Please accept our deepest sympathy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Jim,Pura Monroe, and sons Jimmy,Brendan,Mike and their families
Dee Freedland
December 16, 2008
Nita,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the loss of your father. My deepest sympathy to you all. My love to you and the family.
Love,
Dee
Msgr. John Delaney
December 16, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Nellie and all the Ventura family on the death of Joe. When I was pastor at Holy Family Joe was always there to help.
I will offer Mass for him here at St. Helen's in Ft. Lauderdale.
Fr. John.
Diane Heideck-Bates
December 16, 2008
Joe Jr.,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I have fond memories of you in school. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Sue, Mark & Kellie Inman
December 16, 2008
To the Ventura Family,
It is with a very heavy heart and true sadness to offer my deepest condolences to you all.
I always enjoyed the deep discussions about anything and everything. He was a great listener and gave me some wonderful advise about life in general.
He is now in the hands of God and watching over us all.
What a wonderful man he was, he will be truly missed.
Lorin Bolton-Munach
December 16, 2008
Dear Jerry, Terese and family,
So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts are with you and the family.
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