Obituary of Francis Xavier Ventrice

Francis "Frank" Xavier Ventrice, 86 Francis "Frank" Xavier Ventrice, 86, of Livingston passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015. Family and friends may visit on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at The Dangler Funeral Home of West Orange, 340 Main Street in West Orange from 3 to 8 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 10:00 AM on Thursday December 10, 2015 at Saint Philomena's Church, South Livingston Ave. in Livingston. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Ave. in East Hanover. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Frank was born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Livingston in 1964. He was a Chemist working for Alcatel Lucent in Murray Hill, and part time for the Livingston Water Treatment Center. Mr. Ventrice proudly served his Country during the Korean War in the United States Army. He was a member of the Livingston Knights of Columbus Council #3533. Frank was the beloved husband of 56 years of Marguerita Ventrice (nee Pascullo). Devoted father of Peter and his wife Mary Beth, Christy Kosaitis and her husband Steve, and Joseph and his wife Loren. Loving brother of John "Buddy" Ventrice, and the late Donald Ventrice. Cherished grandfather of Gabriela and Marcela. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.