MELROSE — Donato “Danno” Ventresca, 51, of Melrose, passed away suddenly at home on August 26, 2021. Danno was born in Melrose on May 5, 1970 to the late Donato and Loretta (Federico) Ventresca.
He was raised in Melrose, graduated from Melrose High School, Class of 1988, and was a lifelong resident. Donato worked in sales for E.J. Prescott and Company, a pipe and sewer supply company. Prior to that he worked at Water Works in Malden for many years. Danno loved to travel and his goal was to visit every state in the U.S. He was a very kind and caring person with a great personality and a great big smile. He also loved to garden.
Donato was the caring brother of Salina Ventresca of Melrose, Phyllis Johnson and her husband, Robert, of New Hampshire, and John Ventresca of Stoneham. He was the devoted uncle to his three nephews, Robert Johnson, Michael Johnson and John Ventresca Jr., and he had a very special bond with his niece, Deanna Ventresca. He was the great uncle of Lilly and Grason and is survived by many other loving family members and friends.
His funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 5th Ave., Waltham, MA 02451 or @www.heart.org. To send a message of condolence please visit www.gatelyfh.com.
