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- Paola G. Ventresca, 88, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on Easter Sunday April 4, 2021 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Introdacqua, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Aristide and Assunta (Bevilacqua) Ventresca.
On July 25, 1954, Paola married Antonio ‘Tony’ Ventresca in Italy. Mr. Ventresca predeceased her on February 14, 2001. Paola moved to Niagara Falls in 1956 with her family. She worked at the Como Restaurant in the Bakery for 57 years until her retirement in 2020, and was well known for her famous Pizza Bread recipe, among many others. Paola enjoyed traveling with her late husband and children, including trips to Venezuela, cross country United States, trips to Europe and countless trips home to Italy. She enjoyed gardening, which she maintained until recent years. She was passionate about cooking for so many people, including her family and those she loved and was extremely generous and loving to all she met, even strangers. Paola was deeply devoted to her loving spouse, two sons and their families. She lived a life filled with faith and was a long time parishioner of Sacred Heart and St. Raphael parishes.
Paola is survived by her two sons, Dr. Edward (Paula) Ventresca and Joseph (Tara) Ventresca; six grandchildren, Maria Ventresca, Ross Ventresca, Alec Ventresca, Maureen Ventresca, Anthony Ventresca and Brendan Ventresca; brother Egidio (Anna) Ventresca , sister Franca (late Beniamo Faiella) Ventresca and brother-in-law, Giovanni (Anna) Ventresca as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins both in the U.S. and Italy. She was predeceased by her daughter- in-law, Elaine Ventresca and sister, Lucia (late Mario) DiPietro.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 8 from 4 – 8 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY ROAD, NIAGARA FALLS, NY 14304 where funeral services will begin on Friday at 9:15 AM, followed by Paola’s Mass of Christian Burial at 10 AM at St. Raphael’s Church, 3840 Macklem Avenue, Niagara Falls, NY 14305. Entombment in St. Joseph Cemetery, Niagara Falls, NY If desired, memorial offerings may be made to St. Raphael’s Church. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
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Abt 1933 - 2021 (~ 88 years)