Obituaries

Popular Figure In Massapequa; Former Chamber President, Mourned

Anthony Ventiera was "an incredibly hard worker with a dedicated passion for volunteerism," the Massapequa Chamber of Commerce said.

A fixture in Massapequa for decades, Anthony Ventiera, has died.
A fixture in Massapequa for decades, Anthony Ventiera, has died. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY — The Massapequa Chamber of Commerce is mourning its former president Anthony Ventiera, who ran Tony V. Productions.

"If you ever had the honor of knowing Tony, you knew that he was an incredibly hard worker with a dedicated passion for volunteerism," a statement from the Chamber of Commerce said on Thursday.

Ventiera died Wednesday, the William E. Law Funeral Home stated on its website. The funeral home will hold a visitation on Friday. Funeral Mass is Saturday at St. Rose of Lima church.

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"Tony was an honest, kind, and selfless human being who put others before himself, and who adored his family, friends, and community," the chamber said Ventiera will be missed "without his steadfast optimism, endless wisdom and playful humor."

He also was known for his love of Doo Wop music and providing "countless serenades with his beautiful melodic voice." the chamber added.

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