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John Ventimiglia Obituary

John M. Ventimiglia, a resident of Colorado Springs for 66 years, passed away Monday, June 2, 2014. He was a retired builder and developer, and a United States Army Veteran.

John was born on August 29, 1930 to Francis and Madeline (Scola) Ventimiglia in Gloucester, Massachusetts. He married Dorothy Byrd Winters on October 22, 1949 in Arvada, Colorado.

In his younger years he enjoyed playing racketball. He also loved fishing, sailing, and poetry-writing. He was a self-made man and was a very generous person. As an active member of the community he was Past President of the Home Builder's Association and Past President of Rocky Mountain Sertoma. He was a member of Medical Ministry International which provides eye care for the poor in Columbia and Peru in South America. He also provided a home for the Charity organizations of Crossfire Ministries and the Colorado Springs Youth for Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children: Mark Ventimiglia, Matt Ventimiglia, and Holly McMahon; 4 grandchildren: Rachel Ventimiglia, Danielle Ventimiglia, Erin McMahon, and Evan McMahon; and 3 great-grandchildren: Saffron Estrada, Russell Estrada, and Sage Lousignont. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Ventimiglia.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at First Presbyterian Church, 219 East Bijou Street.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Crossfire Ministries or to the Colorado Springs Youth for Christ.

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Published by The Gazette on Jun. 5, 2014.

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Barb Berger

June 9, 2014

Dottie - I am so sorry to hear about John's passing. Our little group had some enjoyable times together years ago and he will be missed.

June 5, 2014

Matt,
I feel I know your family as you have been a part of mine and my daughter's for over 30 years. We send our hearts and our love to you all. Please know how deeply we care.

Much love,
Alison and Vanessa

Arlys Gould-Ferris

June 5, 2014

On behalf of the Robert Gould family, I extend sympathy to this fine man's family. Lovingly, Arlys Gould-Ferris

FRANK AND JAN GIANZERO

June 5, 2014

TO DOTTIE AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS GOD BE WITH U ALWAYS IN THIS SAD TIME

Roger Pettiford

June 5, 2014

One of the best. A gentleman, a strong man, a gentle man. Proud to have known him!

Tim Hewitt

June 5, 2014

Matt, my thoughts are with you and yours during this time of loss.

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