Anthony J. Ventola, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026. He was born on April 5, 1944, in New York, NY, where he spent his early years, moving to the Bronx as a teenager and then to Westchester, building a life rooted in family, love, and loyalty.

On May 25, 1968, Anthony married the love of his life, Annette Santarsiero. Together they shared 58 years of marriage filled with devotion, partnership, and countless cherished memories, and raised two beloved children.

Anthony was a devoted husband, an amazing father, and a steady, reassuring presence to all who knew him. He was deeply loved and admired for his loyalty, strength, honesty, great sense of humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends. Family was his greatest passion, and he also found joy in his hobbies, his beloved Lady A which is named after the love of his life Annette, when he wasn’t boating, he was hunting, fishing, golfing, and riding horses.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Annette; his daughter, Jennifer, and her husband, Albert; and his son, Jason.

Memorial services will be held at the Town Shores Clubhouse in Gulfport, Florida, on January 31, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Anthony’s memory will live on forever in the hearts of his family, friends, and all whose lives he touched.