Gerald 'Gerry' Ventura (28 Jun 1938 - 14 May 2026)

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Gerald

£1,875.00 + Gift Aid of £441.25
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Location
Basildon Crematorium Church Road Basildon SS13 2HG
Date
23rd Jun 2026
Time
11.30am
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In loving memory of Gerald 'Gerry' Ventura, a wonderful Husband, Dad, Grandad and Great Grandad who sadly passed away on 14th May 2026.
His smile and humour will be greatly missed.
The funeral will be taking place at 11:30am on Tuesday 23rd June 2026 in the Gardenside Chapel at Basildon Crematorium.

Fiona Mclackland donated £25 in memory of Gerald

What a lovely send off you gave to your beloved Dad.
Thinking of you all. Fiona x

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David Long donated £50 in memory of Gerald

A very sad loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all the family. Love from
Dave Michelle and boys

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John Savage donated £20 in memory of Gerald

A donation in memory of Gerry, a dear friend and neighbour.
From John, Carole and Rob Savage

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Lisa Burton donated £350 in memory of Gerald

Thank you for everyones kind donations yesterday totalling this £350 in cash, along with cheques totalling £120 which has been sent directly to the Charity xx

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Karen Holloway donated £30 in memory of Gerald

You will be missed Jerry. RIP xx

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Jason Parkinson donated £30 in memory of Gerald
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Steve Potts donated £50 in memory of Gerald

Deepest sympathy to Gerald and his family
Steve

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John Edwards donated £50 in memory of Gerald

Rest in peace Gerald.

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Lee Watson donated £40 in memory of Gerald

Rest in peace Gerry
with love Jo and Lee

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Jan & Den Maggs donated £25 in memory of Gerald

Remembering all the good times, so many wonderful memories! Rest peacefully dear Gerry with love Jan & Den xxx

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Jason & Michele Willis donated £50 in memory of Gerald

I've never known a man to greet you with such a huge smile and always with a hug and a kiss! A fellow leftie, but I never managed to improve my golf swing despite the advice. Rest in peace Uncle Gel. With Love, Jay, Michele, Emmye, Maya, Seb & Imogen xxxxxx

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John Pyne donated £50 in memory of Gerald

Condolences and love to all the Family at this difficult time. x

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Guy Campbell donated £100 in memory of Gerald

From Virginia & Guy, Grant & Cindy

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Marilyn Garrett donated £30 in memory of Gerald

Fond memories of you Gerry.
Rest In Peace
Love Marilyn & Mark x x

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Ron Cole donated £50 in memory of Gerald

So many great memories of fun times & holidays,you will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace Gel,with love Ron & Jo xx💙

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Gel and John Campey donated £30 in memory of Gerald

Remembering all the happy times.
Rest in peace Gel xxx

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Simon Rosenthal donated £75 in memory of Gerald

Sharing your sadness but celebrating a great life. We won’t forget that cheeky smile.
All our love Jackie, Simon and Rob Rosenthal

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Michael Colgan donated £50 in memory of Gerald

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your sad loss.
Pat & Mick Colgan.

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Mark Taylor donated £50 in memory of Gerald

With love from Mark and family at this sad time for the family.

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Carolyn Mitchell donated £50 in memory of Gerald

RIP Uncle Gel. You were truly one of a kind and will be greatly missed by everyone who was lucky enough to know you. Love Carolyn, Adam, William & Holly xxx

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Brenda Ventura donated £100 in memory of Gerald

My Darling Husband
Rest in Peace
All my Love Bren xx

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Ali Izzy’s donated £20 in memory of Gerald

Thoughts with you Gelsy may you rest in peace lots of love & respect Ali Family & all from Izzy’s

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Debbie Bryan wrote

Sending love from Dean & Debbie x

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Debbie Bryan donated £50 in memory of Gerald
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Susan and John Speck is attending the funeral
Sue & John Speck wrote

Dearest Gerald
A wonderful friend to us both over years. As you used to say "be lucky"
Sleep Well
God bless
Love Sue and John

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Philip Cooksley donated £30 in memory of Gerald

Fond and lovely memories of your fun and your love of everything sport and especially football love Phil Sarah Dan & Nicole xx

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Valerie Worswick donated £20 in memory of Gerald

God Bless Gel rest in peace.. xxx ❤️

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Alg Gordon wrote

Will miss this genuine gentleman who was always on hand to have a chat and give you friendly advice. Missed for his brilliant sense of humour too.
His family and friends will undoubtedly miss him immensely. 🙏

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Johnny Griffiths donated £50 in memory of Gerald

GOD 🙏 BLESS GERALD 🙏 WONDERFUL MAN Left me with wonderful memories , of happy days 🙏

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