Michael Ventura

“I am truly sorry for you loss. I am just now hearing about Mikes passing. Mike was a great friend and he will be missed dearly ”
1 of 38 | Posted by: Marc Berger - Friend

“You may no remember me, but when we were young kids we lived next door to each other on West Dr. The Bakers, this is Jolean I have 2 brothers Jim and...Read More » ”
2 of 38 | Posted by: Barbara Baker - Elyria, OH

“3-24-10 Mike, Tomorrow will be a very rough day for some of us. It's still so surreal. I guess when you live as large as you did it makes it...Read More » ”
3 of 38 | Posted by: James Kroeger

“Memories, I have so many. You have changed our life for the better. Before you, I did not know what life was. You gave me the biggest gift of all....Read More » ”
4 of 38 | Posted by: Pamela, Hope and Bradly Clingan

“Mike could come into big boys where I worked when I was 16 ( a very long time ago). He gave me a job as a secretary at his trucking company. He was...Read More » ”
5 of 38 | Posted by: Danielle Samartano - OH

“Hey Dad, just wanted to let you know How much I miss you so much and How I think about you 24/7. I miss you, its unbearable, the pain I have in my...Read More » ”
6 of 38 | Posted by: Ashley Ventura - Akron, OH

“Stacy, I know saying I'm soo sorry for your loss, isn't enough and is very hard to say. I loved you way back when, and still love you now. You will...Read More » ”
7 of 38 | Posted by: Janice Glanc - Brunswick, OH

“I was truly sorry to hear of Mikes passing, I will always remember him as a kind and loving person. I met Mike while working at Big Boy in Brunswick...Read More » ”
8 of 38 | Posted by: Michelle Moyers Young - Brunswick, OH

“I will always remember Mike to be larger than life, funny, a great communicator and so fun to be around. He taught my sister Pam (Pepper) the true...Read More » ”
9 of 38 | Posted by: Kim Ambrose

“Mike you made my sister so happy. you changed her so much I could tell how much she loved you just by the way she looked in to your eyes you were her...Read More » ”
10 of 38 | Posted by: cindy wright

“Uncle Mike was not only an amazing father, but an amazing uncle as well! I Loved him so dearly and always will. I will always remember the memories...Read More » ”
11 of 38 | Posted by: Angelina Ventura - Brunswick, OH

“The short time I knew mike was an experience I'll never forget. He was a role model to me. He showed me patience, tolerence and love. More...Read More » ”
12 of 38 | Posted by: Seth Hill - Wadsworth, OH

“Hope, my prayers go out to you & your family. Im very sorry for your loss, if you ever need a shoulder to lean on im here for you. ”
13 of 38 | Posted by: Henry Family

“I truly believe rest in peace is not an adequate comment for Mike. He was so alive and full of vigor. I am lucky and proud to have known Mike for the...Read More » ”
14 of 38 | Posted by: Kathleen Szuhy Gdovin

“Mike sure did have an energy! Always seeing him out n about somewhere in town or when he picked up old machines at the shop. I could'nt help but stop...Read More » ”
15 of 38 | Posted by: Daniel Hoffmann - Brunswick, OH

“Words can not say enough...I'm sorry ”
16 of 38 | Posted by: Renee Walters

“Mike was my favorite customer at Big Boys where I worked when I was 16 ( LONG time ago!!) He would stop for his cup of coffee, sit at the counter and...Read More » ”
17 of 38 | Posted by: Jaclyn Taylor

“For most who knew Mike know he was a man that was larger than life. He was an extraordinary friend and an even better father. He raised 3 amazing...Read More » ”
18 of 38 | Posted by: Jay Hovanec - Brunswick, OH

“Mike was a wonderful man truly a great father who loved his daughters more than anything in the world!!!! I saw him at Giant Eagle on Christmas Eve...Read More » ”
19 of 38 | Posted by: Brandie Gibson - family friend

“Dad you are so amazing, I'm truly blessed to have a father like you! You are going to be missed by so many people. I am always going to keep you...Read More » ”
20 of 38 | Posted by: Ashley Ventura - Akron, OH

“I am so very sorry for your loss. I have known Mike for at least 40 years and grew up down the street from him. He was a great guy and will...Read More » ”
21 of 38 | Posted by: Cheryl Holcepl Bush - friend

“WORDS ARE EASILY SPOKEN, BUT MIKE WAS A TRUE FRIEND TO MANY THAT SHOWED HE CARED. WHAT A PRIVILEDGE TO HAVE A REAL LIFE FONZIE TO GROW UP AROUND. MY...Read More » ”
22 of 38 | Posted by: DAN TUCKER - FRIEND

“As soon as Mike stepped into our restaurant you could hear all us girls saying "well look who's here" in our sacarastic tones. He was a funny man who...Read More » ”
23 of 38 | Posted by: Jillian Hall - Brunswick, OH

“It has been a lil time since I have seen Mike due to my own medical disability & financials. Mike was one I knew for quite sometime & seemed...Read More » ”
24 of 38 | Posted by: Kevin G. Kattas - Strongsville, OH

“i am still in shock... i can recall just seeing mike , and hearing him complain about how cold it was and all the snow . mike never gave up on trying...Read More » ”
25 of 38 | Posted by: chris clingan

“Uncle Mike you were always the life of the party. You will be deeply missed. Your personality and sense of humor made everyone who met you smile. We...Read More » ”
26 of 38 | Posted by: Emily Tyson - Atlanta, GA - niece

“My God, what a loss. Like losing a member of my own family. I have know Michael and his family for over 50 years. Our prayers and love go out to the...Read More » ”
27 of 38 | Posted by: Ed Kwiecien - Friend

“I didn't know Mike as well as a lot of other people had, but I knew him well enough to know that he will be greatly missed. Mike was one of those...Read More » ”
28 of 38 | Posted by: Nick Monteleone - Friend

“I did not know Mike very well.But I do know the great influence he had in my brothers life(James Kroeger) Mike was like a father to Jay We were so...Read More » ”
29 of 38 | Posted by: tamera jerome - north royalton, OH

“So sorry for the loss of Mike. He was always a great guy and a definate character. I still remember him chasing all of us neighborhood kids around...Read More » ”
30 of 38 | Posted by: Dina Pandelos (David)

“I went back through my journals, firstly seeking a DEFINING MOMENT in which to share. This one spoke VOLUMES: 7/6/2008 4:08 PM Note: Dialing St....Read More » ”
31 of 38 | Posted by: Sandra HUMPHRIES RAEDEL

“I am sorry for your loss. Mike made deliveries to Hgr and he was always nice and always had nice word. He always had a Big beautiful smile. I will...Read More » ”
32 of 38 | Posted by: Libby Dixon - Euclid, OH - Friend

“He was such a great man and a wonderful father, he was so good to everyone, he left a mark in everyones heart that knew him!! I will miss him so much...Read More » ”
33 of 38 | Posted by: Stephanie Ventura Hyre - Medina, OH

“We are so sorry. Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to you. We will truly miss running into Mike at the car show or The Buckeye. ”
34 of 38 | Posted by: Mike Gabriel and Michelle Kovach - OH

“My family and I are truly sorry for your loss. We just saw Mike in Home depot and he invited us to his house for New Years Eve. That is the way I...Read More » ”
35 of 38 | Posted by: Fred Glanc - Brunswick, OH

“Mike, your face is still fresh in my mind. I just saw you at the store and you were all smiles. No matter how much time had passed you always...Read More » ”
36 of 38 | Posted by: Jill Glanc - Brunswick, OH

“i'll never forget his smiling face coming into doublesides, and just having his coffee ready for him. he was a good guy and gave me alot of life...Read More » ”
37 of 38 | Posted by: shelley wilson - brunswick, OH

“I am SO sorry for you loss....he was a FANTASTIC person. He was always making fun of my height!! He will be truly missed!!!! May god be with you in...Read More » ”
38 of 38 | Posted by: Kandace Bowen - Brunswick, OH