Richard B. Ventura Sr. Obituary

The memory of Richard B. Ventura Sr. (Waltham, Massachusetts), born in Medford, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 2, 2024 at the age of 86, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Richard B. Ventura Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his grandfather Dick; his parents, Benedict Ventura and Antoinette Ventura (Leone); and his sister Annette Annese (late Anthony). He is survived by: his wife Diane L. Fitzgerald (Immaculate Conception); his children, Richard B. Ventura, Jr. (Kristine 'Krissy') of Newburyport, John E. Ventura (Deanna 'Dee-Dee') of Waltham and Dena A. Ventura of Waltham; his grandchildren, Courtney, Ben, Ashley Ventura, Justin Ventura (Amanda), Shawn and Matthew Ventura; his sisters, Lucille Wandell (Charles) of Coconut Creek and Evelyn Marasa (late Richard) of Waltham; his sisters-in-law, Judith Maguire of Rhode Island and Carol Fitzgerald of Reading; and his friends, William, Beverly Harron of North Andover and Robert Daley of Tewksbury. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.

A wake was held on Thursday, September 5th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday, September 6th 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Joyce Funeral Home (245 Main St, Waltham, MA 02453). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, September 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Afflicted Parish (880 Trapelo Rd, Waltham, MA 02452). A burial was held on Friday, September 6th 2024 at the Mount Feake Cemetery (203 Prospect St, Waltham, MA 02453).