Obituary of Albert L. Ventura

Albert L. Ventura passed away Friday February 27, 2015 in Niagara Hospice House. Born in Lockport on July 27, 1930, he was the son of the late Daniel and Amelia (nee DiRocco) Ventura. Al served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict from 1953 until his discharge in 1955. He then went to work at Harrison Radiator and retired after 30 years. Al enjoyed playing Bocce, watching the Yankees and especially spending time with his family. Al is survived by his wife of 63 years, Anna (nee Menna) Ventura, whom he married June 7, 1951. He was the father of Al (Charlotte) Ventura, Nancy (James) Calos and Daniel (Sandra) Ventura; grandfather of Andrea (Nathan) Hugill, Amanda (James) Criddle, David (Kimberly) Calos, Michael (Erin) Calos, Samantha Ventura and Daniel Ventura; he is also survived by 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Al is predeceased by his siblings, Joeseph Ventura, Anthony Ventura and Connie Cobb. Friends may call Monday 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum. Memorials to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Drive, Lockport, NY 14094, would be appreciated by the family. <h3>Visitation</h3> Friends may call Monday 1 to 4 and 6 to 9 PM <h3>Services</h3> A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday morning at 11 AM at St. John the Baptist RC Church, 168 Chestnut Street, Lockport. <h3>Interment</h3> Entombment will be in Queen of Heaven Mausoleum.