Ann Marie Ventola

Ann Marie Ventola obituary, Quincy, MA

Ann Marie Ventola

Ann Ventola Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hamel-Lydon Chapel & Cremation Service of Massachusetts on Jan. 6, 2026.
Ann Marie Ventola (Gilgunn), 77, of Quincy passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the South Cove Manor Nursing Home.

Ann Marie was born in Charlestown, MA, to the late Thomas and Catherine (Harrington) Gilgunn. She was the beloved wife to Gerard Edward Ventola of Quincy. Devoted mother of Sharon Ventola of Quincy and the sister of Timothy Gillgunn and Joan "Nellie" Gillgunn, both of Charlestown, and the late Carol Bell (Gilgunn) and Donald Gilgunn. Ann Marie was the owner of her late beloved dog, Spencer.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Mass of Cristian burial Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at 10am in St. Ann's Church, 757 Hancock St., Quincy.

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