Leonard A. Ventimiglia, 73, passed away at 7:50 pm Monday, April 22, 2019 at Evelyn’s House in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born on May 12, 1945 in Alton, the son of Tony and Edith (Ford) Ventimiglia of Alton. Leonard was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton. He worked as a licensed barber in the 1960’s and owned a hair restoration business for many years. He continued working in the hair industry as well as serving as the president of Tony’s Restaurant downtown Alton and Restorative Health, St. Louis, Mo., until the time of his passing. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his children, Paul (Erin) Ventimiglia of Godfrey, Elizabeth “Betsy” Bechel of Godfrey, and Lenny Ventimiglia of St. Louis; 10 grandchildren, Adriana, Katie, Anthony, Johnpaul, Joseph, Lucas Ventimiglia, Michael and Chris Bechel, “Pinky” and Alexis Ventimiglia; a brother Michael Ventimiglia of Alton and his longtime partner, Annette Albani. Visitation will be from 4 pm to 8 pm on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey where a prayer service will be held at 3:45 pm A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 am Friday, April 26, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Alton with Fr. Paul Nguyen OMV celebrant. Burial will follow at Valhalla Memorial Park in Godfrey Memorials may be directed to St. Mary’s Church in Alton. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Leonard A Ventimiglia please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Leonard A Ventimiglia May 12 1945 April 22 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Bethalto, state: Illinois