MICHAEL VENTURA

Michael Ventura, 52, a lifetime resident of Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 4, 2010 at University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1957 in Cleveland to Frank and Camilla (nee Vecchio) Ventura.

He was a truck driver and President of Ventura Trucking of Brunswick which he started in 1983; was a member of the NRA; and enjoyed his family life, cars, boating, and camping. Michael enjoyed every slice of life to its fullest, starting with his family first, many hotrods, motorcycles, and work; all of which gave him the opportunity to meet and become friends with so many people in and outside his community. Michael loved his family from his children, grandchildren, brother, sisters, nieces, and nephews. He was adding to his immediate family this coming March his fiancé’ Pamela Clingan as well as Hope and Bradly. Michael will leave a huge void only to be filled with memories in our hearts. He had that heart of gold that attracted so many.

Michael is survived by his children Stacy Ventura (Alan) Perko of Brunswick, Stephanie Ventura (Adam) Hyre of Medina, Ashley (fiancé’ Jason Keenan) Ventura of Akron, and Craig Skubon of Brunswick; fiancé Pamela Clingan; her children Hope and Bradly; grandchildren Dylan, Danicka, Austin, Isabella, Kennedy, and Collin; and siblings Kathryn Ventura (Roy) Krause of Florida, Verene Ventura (Ron) Buckley of Chardon, Camille Ventura Trivanovich of Wooster, and Frank (Pat) Ventura of Brunswick.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Robert Trivanovich.

Friends may join the family on Friday, January 8, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road (1/2 mile South of Route 303), Brunswick. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at 9:30 A.M. at St. Ambrose Parish, 929 Pearl Road, Brunswick. PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.

Memorial Contributions may be made to ChildFund International, 2821 Emerywood Parkway, Richmond, Virginia 23294.