"Joseph McNaughton purchased flowers (Peaceful White Lilies Basket) Our deepest sympathies to Anne and her family. Love, Joseph and Lisa McNaughton"
In loving memory of
Maria Ventimiglia
January 21, 1926 - July 15, 2016
July 15, 2016. Mary is predeceased by her husband, Vincent Ventimiglia & brother, Armando Ritondale. She is survived by her children, Linda (Doug) Lynch, Vincent A. (Marilyn) Ventimiglia, Annemarie (Michael) McNaughton, Roseann (Seth Fidel) Ventimiglia, Alphonse (Vanessa Rita) Ventimiglia; grandchildren, Shannon (Jeremy) Hogan, Julie (James Ward) Lynch, Douglas Jr. (Dana) Lynch, Alana (Fiance Erik Schiefer) Ventimiglia, Danielle (Fiance Tom Diakogiannis) Ventimiglia, Jenni (Fiance Joe Polimeni) Ventimiglia, Kerri (Travis) Clinch, Brandon (Catherine) McNaughton, Emma Fidel, Jonah Fidel, Nicolette (James Ling) Ventimiglia, Alec Ventimiglia & Samantha (Mike Hoover) Ventimiglia; 10 great-grandchildren; brother Aldo (Angie) Ritondale; several nieces and nephews, dear friend Julie DiMaria. For more information about Mary please visit www.aiferemembered.com
Special thanks to the caregivers at The Friendly Home, especially, Laura & Brandon and to Vanessa Rita for the wonderful care they all gave to Mary.
Mary's visitation will be Tuesday 4-8 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be Wednesday 9:30 AM at St. John the Evangelist Church, 2400 W. Ridge Rd., followed by her Entombment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 435 E. Henrietta Rd., in Mary's memory.
Mary was born on January 21, 1926 in Chicago, IL. Mary met her husband Vincent through his brother who lived next door to her in Calabria, Italy. Mary & Vincent were married, moved to America and went on to have 5 children, Vincent Jr., Linda, Annemarie, Roseann & Alphonse.
Mary's most favorite life events were celebrating the holidays, birthdays and having Sunday dinner with her family. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, baking and canning. Mary was known to make the most delicious food, especially homemade cookies, sauce, pizza and jello.
During her leisure, Mary enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune, Golden Girls, Jeopardy and Shirley Temple movies. She also loved the music of Andrea Botticelli.
Mary was described as a unique, feisty, kind and a selfless person. She was also very traditional, thoughtful, generous, forgiving and always put others first. Mary will be dearly missed and she will always be remembered in the hearts and minds of many loved ones and friends.
Tributes
"I am very sorry for the loss of a loved one who was such a large part of your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with your family."
"Its was a pleasure to get to know Mary and her family! The love and dedication that the family embodies is a tribute the her!"
"Louis Ely purchased flowers (Medium Dish Garden) Our heart goes out to Vinnie and the rest of his family. She has earned her wings many times over, she has touched so many hearts and lives we will miss you Love Louie and Pat Ely"
"Sending prayers filled with love,light,comfort and peace to you and your family."
"Vinnie, Marilyn, Alana, Danielle, and Jenni: Our deepest sympathy to each one of you; we are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Ventimiglia's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult timed may all your memories help carry you through this sadness. Sincerely, Phil and Val Galletto"
"Additional Tribute Link: https://youtu.be/bAzHR0vjjt0"