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Dominic Ventilli Obituary
Born in Shamokin State Hospital on Feb. 12, 1958, he was a son of Dominic J. Ventilli Sr., of Wilburton, and the late Mary Ann (Skubaszeski) Ventilli. Dominic was a lifelong resident of the area.
He was employed as the manager of Advanced Auto in Shenandoah.
He was a former member of Our Mother of Consolation Church, now Divine Redeemer, Mount Carmel, and a member of the Wilburton No. 1 Fire Company.
Dominic loved to attend car shows where he would enter his restored 1956 Ford pickup, for which he received many awards and trophies. He also like watching NASCAR, football, playing shuffleboard and spending time with family and friends.
Survivors include his companion, Nancy Giarth, with whom he resided; his father, Dominic J. Ventilli Sr. and his companion, Elizabeth Pitts; and a sister, Debra Ann Kowaleski and her husband, Richard, all of Wilburton; a niece, Tara Stever, a nephew, Cory Kowaleski, and a great niece and nephew, twins Ella and Jace Stever.
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VENTILLI — Dominic J. Ventilli Jr., 51, of 313 E. Third St., Wilburton. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday in Divine Redeemer Church, 300 W. Avenue, Mount Carmel, with the Rev. Robert Yohe officiating. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. Wednesday in the C.J. Lucas Funeral Home Inc., 27 N. Vine St., Mount Carmel, C.J. Lucas IV, supervisor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses. For additional information or to send condolences to the family, go to www.cjlucasfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dominic Ventilli
January 14, 2010
To the Ventilli family, MaryAnn is my Godmother and I remember all the great times my family had visiting you all in Midvalley, I'm talking Yrs. ago. Debbie, and Dominic were great friends. I had such a crush on Dommie. He was my secret boyfriend. We all grow up though, I saw him again a few yrs ago at Advance Auto, recognized him right away. Smiling, happy, helpful, seemed to enjoy life and people around him. I believe him to have alot of good friends because he had a upbeat personality and a fun disposition. He'll be missed by his family all who knew him. And by me, who mostly remember him in his younger years.
Suzanne Ibanez (Allentown, PA)
Cheryl Klinger
January 8, 2010
We at the Ridge Road would like to express our deepest sympathies to you Nance, and the family. We hope Dom is having his Rolling Rock and driving his truck around up there.
God bless in this time of sorrow.
Cheryl & Big Al
Don Hoats
January 7, 2010
To Dominic's family. I had the great pleasure of meeting Dom while working for Advance Auto Parts. We roomed together many times while working and traveling to company events. Dom will always be in my prayers. May he rest in peace. God bless.
Jeff Wagner
January 5, 2010
I'm not a man of a lot of words but I would like to let everyone know of my friendship with Dom. WE met almost 10 years ago when he came into Advance Auto Parts lookig for employment, I didn't hesatate and offered him the assistant manager opening. We grew to become friends both at work and sometimes after work hours, when I moved on we stayed in touch. I will miss him as we always protected each other from doing stupid at meetings and especially at Florida conferences. In the morning I will be leaving for Florida and Dom was supposed to be my roommate. Damn I'm going to miss your upbeat happy attitude and most of all I feel like I lost my best friend. I will not forget all the good and not so good times we had over the last 10 years. all I can say IS REST IN PEACE AND SOMEDAY WE'LL MEET AGAIN and say HOW YA DO'IN
Erica Mirarck
January 5, 2010
Dom will be greatly missed by many I can remember when I was little goin to carshows with my dad and Dom was always there I dont think he ever missed one. Working with Dom was a trip he had such a free spirit he was always dancing and singing I will miss him but I will never forget him he will always be in my heart.
shawn yeager
January 4, 2010
To Doms family. I had the pleasure of being a friend of Doms. He was a great friend to have. Always laughing and telling jokes. I,m truely sorry for your loss. But i know Dom has a 56 ford where he is now. Dom you will be greatly missed
Bill McGinn
January 4, 2010
To Dom's family. Dom was a great guy. He would help me with our car show with his donations. Dom was a special guy, always joking and laughing. I will miss him dearly at the car show and cruises. I will also miss him at Advance Auto Parts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dom is now God's head mechanic.
January 4, 2010
To Dom's family. Dom was a great guy. He would help me with our car show with his donations. Dom was a special guy, always joking and laughing. I will miss him dearly at the car show and cruises. I will also miss him at Advance Auto Parts. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Dom is now God's head mechanic.
Bill McGinn
Devan
January 2, 2010
Dom will be greatly missed. He was a wonderful man filled will joy and happiness. He could liven up the room with a simple smile and a how you doin! I know our meeting will never be the same again! We will all miss you!
Pam Yeager
January 2, 2010
To Doms Family,
I had the pleasure of working with Dom at Advance.He will be missed by many.My prayers and sympathy are with his family.
Robbie Mizak
January 1, 2010
I was shocked to hear about Dom. He was a great guy and great friend. I'll always remember him from car cruises in the old ford. May he rest in peace. Nancy and the Ventilli family, you have my deepest sympathy. Dom will be missed by all who knew him.
I remember all the fun times we had at the Silver Spoon.
Ginny & Bob Troutman
January 1, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 1, 2010
Deb & Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. May God hold you all close in comfort. Keep on Truckin' and smiling Dom I bet his smile lights up the Heavens!!!
~ Lisa Pekera Horvath
Shaw Watts
January 1, 2010
Trying to know what to say with such a heavy heart and the feeling of sadness and emptyness in the passing of Dom. Dom was more than a co worker,he is a special man that loved to laugh and share his joy for life with everyone he came in contact with.. we will always hold you in our hearts and hear that whisper of your unforgettable line "How You Do'in". no one will ever fill that void we all feel!
December 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dom Sr. and Nancy. If there is anything you need at this time please call on us.
George, Martha and Georgia Klischer
Dale Kostendauder
Bernie & Wendy Flynn
December 31, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Don Artman
December 31, 2009
Dom was a long time friend whom it was always a pleasure to talk with. You will be missed buddy.
December 31, 2009
To his family, Dominic Sr., and Deb. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Prayers and thoughts go out especially to you at this very difficult time.
BJ Lazarchick
December 31, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
B&L FORD
December 31, 2009
To Nancy and family our deepest condolences for you loss! All of us here at B&L Ford will miss Dom very much!! May God Bless all of you in this time of grief !!!From John & Cathy Kelley Bill Baker John Kuzo John Monterroso Charlie Faust and Bill Long
BILL BAKER
December 31, 2009
Dear Nancy and family as I write this with a heavy heart. Dom will be sadly missed by all. He always had a smile and kind word for everyone. He always livened up a party with his singing and air guitar!!! NANCY AND FAMILY may God be with you in these days of sorrow ! As for you Domino I know your listening buddy yo yo yo gimmie one last HELL YEAH I WILL MISS YOU DOM BILLY B
Leon Fite Sr
December 31, 2009
Are thoughts and prays are with Dominic Sr. & Nancy on the loss of a truly great son/companion
From Classic's In The Valley & Staff
Tanya Harvey
December 31, 2009
Nancy I am so sorry to hear about Dom. if there is anything that you need please let me know. He was a very special man to many, he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. May he keep the jukebox going in Heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 31, 2009
Uncle Dom, may you be racing in heaven... love you, Your niece, Tara
Thanks to all who post here. Your thoughts, prayers and memories of my uncle will help us through this difficult time...
joseph r. mariano
December 31, 2009
I,m very sorry for your loss , dominic, i considered my friend over the years that i new him, from mt. carmel auto to shenandoah advanced auto he will be greatly missed by everyone who new him. Im shocked i had just talked to him at advance again i,m very sorry for your loss i will miss him very much.
December 31, 2009
Dominic, I'm really sorry to to hear of your loss of Dom. He will be missed by many. He always had that smile everytime I seen him. I'll miss him at the car shows. I can't make it in because I will be at the V.A. Hospital that day. You take care & God Bless. Your in our thoughts & prayers.
Willi & Mary Ann Ramph
Nan Nardone
December 31, 2009
To Dominic's family and friends:
Tho are hearts are breaking, for the lost of such a GREAT man,He has ran his race and is an angle with God right now looking down on us.
Dom will be missed greatly,but for most of us he will alway have that special place in our HEART,fill with love and memories
the Lord be with all of you
Ronald Adams
December 31, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Joan Ryan
December 31, 2009
My deepest sympathy goes out to Dominic's Family. I had the pleasure of working for Dom for many years and he taught and inspired me personally!! I will deeply miss him and will never ever forgot him. I will cherish the memories for ever.
Michelle-James Reynolds
December 31, 2009
Nancy I am so sorry to hear of your loss.......Such a sad time to loss a loved one.....KNow your in our thoughts
john najunas
December 31, 2009
Dom was a great guy and friend he will be greatly missed
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