GREECE: February 25, 2024. Lucille is predeceased by her parents, Sylvia & Carl Andresi; husband, John Ventura; daughter, Janine Ventura; sisters, Estelle Andresi & Elaine Taroni; Father-in-law & mother-in-law, Leo & Pauline Ventura; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Grace & Sam Gaudino. Lucille is survived ber her children, Michelle (Brian) Thompson & David (Paulette) Ventura; grandchildren, Brianna Thompson & Bryce Thompson; brothers-in-law, Jerry Taroni & Anthony (Joanne) Ventura; several nieces, nephews, cousins & dear friends.

Lucille's life story will be shared during her visitation at the funeral home, 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 & Long Pond Rd.), Friday, March 1, 3-7 PM. Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated, Saturday, March 2, 9:30 AM at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave. Immediately following, Lucille will be laid to rest in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Rd., Rochester, NY 14626 in Lucille's memory.

Lucille Anne Ventura was born on July 26, 1935, in Rochester, New York to Carl and Sylvia Andresi. Lucille was the middle child of three beautiful girls. Her father, Carl, was a hard-working taxicab driver while her mother, Sylvia, was a loving homemaker and worked in retail as the girls were older. They were proud immigrants that came over from Sicily in the early 1900's.

Lucille learned strength and resilience from her mother after she lost her own mother and husband at a very young age. Lucille and her sisters, Estelle and Elaine had the typical sibling rivalry while sharing great love at the same time. One Easter they raised baby chicks which was a fun adventure. They learned the hard way that chicks are meant to live in the country instead of their city street!

She grew up during the depression, at a time when there were only radios. She lived to see technology transition from radios to TVs and cell phones, learning to adapt as times changed. Lucille went on to graduate from Madison Highschool where she excelled in math. Lucille had strong faith and was a devoted member of Holy Name of Jesus Church. As Lucille grew into a young adult she worked as a bank teller and bookkeeper.

One day she met a young man named John Ventura walking home from the movie theater with friends. She invited him for coffee, and it was a decision that forever changed her life. From then on, they built many memories together including their love for dancing. With this, she developed a passion for big band music. Lucille and John's "Date nights" were always special times that continued through the years. They eventually married and had three wonderful children together, Janine, Michelle, and David.

As a family they took many vacations. Their favorites included trips to beautiful Fern Resort, as well as many Disney trips and cruises. John and Lucille also enjoyed trips with just the two of them. Their together time and family time meant more to them than the material things in life.

Hosting Sunday dinners was a family tradition that was continued by her children. One of her great joys was babysitting her grandchildren, giving opportunities to be a strong role model and someone her grandchildren could turn to for advice. There were times in Lucille's life that proved to be very hard, but she always became stronger through the lessons that life handed her. When she lost her own daughter Janine and her husband of 60 years, she depended deeply on faith and the support of family and friends.

Lucille was a talented "speller" which may have led to her love of the game of Scrabble. She enjoyed playing cards, bowling, playing bingo, and exercising with her friends. Her guilty pleasures in life included watching The Housewives of..., Big Brother, and Survivor. She used to brag to her daughter that she had her own glam squad. Staying healthy was not only important to Lucille but gave her the chance to meet new long-lasting friends. She maintained many childhood friends that she often enjoyed lunches with but more importantly cherished their support when she needed it.

The family is so blessed to have had such a beautiful mother, grandmother and mother-in-law who loved unconditionally and was always there for them when they needed her. Five words that best describe Lucille would be loving, kind, grateful, witty, and empathetic. The family expresses special thanks to Journey Home for their incredible love and support for Lucille and the family.