Born in Vila Franca do Campo, Azores, Portugal, the son of the late Manuel and Patricia (Riquinha) Ventura, he came to the United States in 1961 and settled in Acushnet.
Mr. Ventura had worked as a union painter in the greater Boston area until retiring in 1989. Following retirement, he continued working as a self-employed painter.
While in the Azores, Manuel served in the Portuguese Army. He was a fan of Sporting soccer and also played soccer here and in Portugal. Manuel enjoyed gardening and listening to Portuguese music. In his leisure time, Manuel loved relaxing in the sun, drinking a beer.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children, Roger Ventura and wife Lori of New Bedford, Michael Ventura and wife Cindy of Bridgewater and Maryann Sprague and husband Marc of Plymouth; three sisters, Maria Vieira and husband Virginio of New Bedford, Uranea of Canada and Almarinda of St. Michael, Azores; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his cat Chica.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022 from 8:30-10:00 a.m. in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, 136 Earle St., New Bedford. Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
For online tributes, please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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