Delores (Della Ventura) Gonnella, age 84, of Humble, Texas passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2020. Delores was born July 18, 1935 to parents Rose and Salvatore Della Ventura.
As a child, Delores was a fun, loving, creative person. She loved to sew and crochet. She enjoyed making outfits for her and her sisters. Delores graduated from Covina High School and received a certificate from L.A Trade Tech in pattern making and design. Delores married Ben Cohen in 1962. In 1963, they decided to adopt children; adopting Larry in the same year and later adopting Francine in 1965. Delores later remarried; and married Sam Gonnella in 1995.
Delores is survived by her son, Larry Cohen; daughter, Francine Cohen-Martin; grandsons, Dimitri Cohen (Diamond) and Kumani Mendes; granddaughter, Brittany Strong; great-grandsons, Daylen Cohen, Deon Cohen, Damir Cohen and Dice Cohen; and sister, Sally White. She is preceded in death by her husband, Sam Gonnella; sister, Marie; brother, Dominic; sister, Irene; and parents Rose and Salvatore Della Ventura.