Genevieve C. “Jane” (Steliga) Ventura, age 96, of New Bedford died October 17, 2011 in St. Luke’s Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late Merlin Ventura. A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was the daughter of the late Stanislaw J. and Cecilia (Frankowicz) Steliga.
Prior to her retirement, she was employed for several years in the detective division of the New Bedford Police department maintenance section.
Mrs. Ventura was a former member of the Freetown Post, VFW Auxiliary, attended several senior clubs and enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and traveling.
She is survived by 2 daughters, Sue Broaderick and her husband Ken of Woodland Park, CO and Carol A. Ventura of New Bedford, a brother, Adolph Steliga of South Dartmouth, 2 grandchildren Alexander and Casey Jardin and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Theodore Steliga.
Her funeral and burial are private under the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701
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