Passed away peacefully at the Hamilton General Hospital on Thursday, June 30, 2016 in his 87th year. Predeceased by his dearly loved wife Italia (May 18, 2016), of 60 years. Loved father of Ugo Ventresca (Leona Preistley), Benny Ventresca and Lina Ventresca (Joan Navin-Barker). Beloved nonno of Alaina, Benjamin, Dylan, Elizabeth, Emilio and Steven. Brother of Ailanda Foglietta (the late Domenico), Giuseppe Ventresca (Maria), Maria Fortunato (Michele). Cherished brother-in-law of Gaetano Tiberi (Teresa) and Lena Silvestri (the late Camillo). Missed also by his many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Ilda Colilli (the late Mario), Giannina Imperatore (Francesco) and Vena Volpe (Elio) and sister-in-law Paolina Indiciani and cousin Guy. Predeceased also by his parents Panfilo and Maria Filippa Ventresca. Special thanks to the staff at the Hamilton General Hospital for their sincere care and compassion. Visitation at SMITH'S FUNERAL HOME, 454 Highway #8 (east of Millen Road) STONEY CREEK (905-664-4222) on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. with Vigil Prayers 8 p.m. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, Barton Street East and Gage Avenue North, Hamilton on Monday, July 4, 2016 at 10 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Reception to follow back at the church. If desired, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.