Mr. Ventrone, 82, of Toms River, died Jan. 17, 2014, in Toms River. Born in Touro, Italy, he arrived in America in 1947, and lived in Jersey City prior to moving to Toms River. He was predeceased by three siblings, Teresa, Dominco and Michele. Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Maria; four children and their spouses, Tina and Stephan Mashel of Manalapan, Angelo and Gina of Howell, Thomas and Dorothy of Manalapan, and Michael and Ava of Cedar Knolls; a brother and sister-in-law, Angelo and Colomba; and 11 grandchildren. A funeral liturgy was celebrated at St. Gabriel’s Church, Marlboro. Interment was private. Arrangements were under the direction of the Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro Funeral Home, Manalapan.