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Michael Ventrella Obituary
May 5, 1962 - September 9, 2023
ST. JOHN, IN - Michael Ventrella, age 61, of St. John, IN, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023.
Survived by his loving fiancée, Sue Kaczmark; and sons: Jaron and Marshall; mother, Gail Ladella; sister, Elizabeth (Rich) Prazuch; nice, Giova Prazuch; uncles: Kenneth (Irene) Ventrella, and Robert (Joan) Hamnik; aunts: Cynthia (Steve) Seaman and Georgann Gentry. Preceded in death by father Michael Ventrella Jr.; and stepfather, Noble Ladella.
Friends are invited to visit with Michael's Family on Friday, September 15, 2023, from 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Lincoln Ridge Funeral Home, Schererville, IN. Cremation will follow. (219 -322-6616).
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Ventrella
Paul Malarik
September 16, 2023
Still can't believe he's gone (but not forgotten). So very sorry my dear cousins ....Gail & Georgeann.
Teresa Ventrella
September 15, 2023
Never near but never far. "Nobody will ever understand the craziness of your family like your cousins."
Love you MV3, see you on the other side!
TA
Janet Camp Winland
September 15, 2023
My condolences to Mike's family and friends. I was a neighbor of the Ventrella family when they lived on Orchard Dr in Hessville. Fondly remember his uncles and aunt and grandparents.
John & Pam Stadnik
September 15, 2023
Sue, so sorry to learn of Michael´s passing. Our sincere condolences go out to you, Jaron and Marshall. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
John & Pam Stadnik
Baron "Gene" Keister
September 15, 2023
R.I.P Michael. I knew your dad well. Cynthia, please tell Kenny I said hi again. You both take care of yourselves and may God bless the family. Gene Keister
Tricia Hanrath
September 14, 2023
Sweetest guy ever!!! Worked with him for years. He was always a joy to be around and his smile was contagious.
Vicki Marcus - Haas
September 14, 2023
Gail, so very sorry to hear this news. Sending you and your family love and sympathy at this very difficult time. Karl and Vicki
Mary A.Winarski
September 14, 2023
I am so sad to hear about Michael. I love you Gail and Elizabeth and my love is with you and all of Michael's family..love Mary and Chris Winarski
Kenneth ventrella
September 14, 2023
Louis Aguilera
September 14, 2023
Mike was a good man and he is going to be missed . Our deepest condolences to his Family and friends. May his memories be eternal. God Bless
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