Carmelo Ventre

Carmelo Ventre, 83, of Marlboro Twp., NJ, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Centra State Medical Center, Freehold, NJ. Mr. Ventre was born in Calabria, Italy, and had moved to the United States in 1953, settling in Brooklyn, NY, the last 12 years in Marlboro.

Carmelo was a truck driver for Teamsters Union Local 282 in Brooklyn, NY for 36 years, retiring in 1990. He enjoyed gardening, growing fruits & vegetables, music, singing, and playing the accordion.

Mr. Ventre was predeceased by his sister, Carmelina. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jennie (Christiano) Ventre; his daughter and son in law, Lena & Eddie Ferrara; his son and daughter in law, Roy & Janis Ventre; his daughter and son in law, Angela & Richard Derleth; and his son and daughter in law, Anthony & Angela Ventre. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, July 29, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9pm at the Michael Hegarty Funeral Home, 3377 Rt. 9, Old Bridge, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Saturday, July 30 at 10am from St. Thomas More Church, 186 Gordon Corners Road, Manalapan, NJ 07726. Interment will follow to St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Throckmorton St., Freehold, NJ.