Arthur P. Ventura

May 26, 2018

Arthur P. Ventura of North Kingstown, Rhode Island passed away May 26, 2018, at the age of 79. Born in West Warwick, RI on June 29, 1938, he was the son of the late Mariano Fontes and Rose Cora (Gouveia) Ventura. He attended Coventry High School and was a member of the Rhode Island National Guard. He was employed as a machinist and went on to own several local businesses. Arthur was an accomplished ballroom dance instructor and loved to garden and cook. Arthur is predeceased by his beloved sister Helen and former spouse Janet. He is survived by his son Matthew, his wife Kathryn and grandson Daniel of Saunderstown, RI. He also leaves his son Jason, his wife Stacey and grandson Ryker of Niantic, CT. In addition to his sons and their families he also leaves his brother Edwin and his wife Dorothy of Willow Spring, NC, and brother Raymond of Coventry, RI, niece Stacey Pearson, her husband Matthew, their children Marianna, Mitchell and Jack of Willow Spring, NC and nephew Brian, his wife Dawn and their daughter Ashby of Mesa, AZ. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to RI Kindred Hospice Nurses Association or Parkinson’s Disease research.