Ralph Ventrella

Ralph Ventrella, age 59, of Butler, formerly of Paterson, entered into eternal peace Thursday, May 21, 2009. Mr. Ventrella was born in Paterson, NJ. He served in the Army Reserves from 1969 to 1975, and was an Executive for Decker Transport in Riverdale, NJ for 32 years. He is survived by his devoted wife Cynthia (nee Burns) of 35 loving years, a loving mother Anna Maria (nee Tullio), his beloved children, Alicia MacGregor and husband Todd, Jenelle Garcia and husband Nicholas, and Nicholas Ventrella and wife Desiree, a dear brother and sister, Tony Ventrella and wife Donna, and Suzanne Rutland and husband Charles, two cherished grandchildren, Mackenzie MacGregor, and Brayden Garcia, and two more on the way. Ralph is predeceased by his father Ralph Ventrella. Visiting hours will be Sunday, May 24, 2009, from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, at The Morrison Funeral Home, 86 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, NJ. A funeral mass will be offered on Monday at St. Anthony RC Church, 65 Bartholdi Ave., Butler, at 10:30am. Burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Butler. In lieu of flowers please make donations to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Donor Services P.O. Box 4072 Pittsfield, MA 01202, in his memory.