Mario Ventura Obituary
We bid farewell to Mario Ventura (Holiday, Florida), whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 11, 2025 at the age of 91. Mario touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mario Ventura to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Ventura and Josephine Ventura of Corona, NY.; his former wife Jane Chapman Listenberger; his wife Betty Slaff; his son Drew; his stepson Donald Listenberger (Annette) of New Port Richey, FL; and his siblings, Anthony, Joseph, Junior and Connie Mercado Gerbig.
He is survived by: his former wife Marilyn Ventura of Largo, FL; his children, David (Michele) of Sharon Springs, NY and Donna (John Peirson) of Thousand Oaks, CA; and his stepchildren, Jeffrey Slaff, Jim Listenberger, Leslie Slaff Warner, Stacy Slaff Glickman and Dorlah Carson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren, along with many other family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to Sunshine Christian Homes (5250 Whippoorwill Dr., Holiday FL 34690) or Revival Church (4826 Bartelt Rd, Holiday, FL 34690), Celebration of Life, Sunshine Christian Home.
