Harry J. Ventre, Jr.

Harry J. Ventre, Jr., 78, died unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Born in Swampscott on October 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Harry and Dorothy (Sutherland) Ventre. He was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Holten High School, Class of 1951. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War era and attended Arizona State College and graduated from Vesper School of Art in Boston. For more than twenty years, Harry was employed as a lithographer at Espo-Litho in Lynn. He also worked as a front desk clerk for several years at the former Victorian Motor Inn in Danvers. Harry served as treasurer at Turtle Woods, where he was an active resident. He loved jazz, art, and carving, and most especially cherished his grandchildren. He is survived by two children, Tanya Ventre of Danvers and Matthew Ventre and his wife Juliann of Peabody, two adorable grandchildren, Dana and Jack Ventre, his former wife, Dorothy Ventre LeShana of Peabody, a sister, Joan Morrison of Lynn, and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother, James Ventre. Visiting hours are Monday, November 21, 2011 from 4-8PM in C.R. Lyons & Sons, Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square. Relatives and friends are invited. All other services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danvers Parents for Music Education, PO Box 2145, Danvers, MA 01923.