VENTURA, Robert A. Sr, 78 – Of Chelmsford formerly of Somerville May 1, 2014. Beloved husband of Lucille (Armstrong). Loving father of Randy R. and his wife Mirisa of Melrose and Rodney R. and his wife Betty-Jo of Leominster. Loving brother of Jean Barry and her husband Don of Somerville. Cherished Papa of Owen, Maeghan and Joshua Ventura. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours to be held at the George L. Doherty 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq) Somerville, Tuesday 4-8pm. A Funeral Home Service will be held on Wednesday morning at 11:30 followed by interment at the MA Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, MA at 2pm.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Robert’s memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO BOX 758517, Topeka, KS 66675. Retired from the US Army and Korean War Veteran. Late member MA National Guard, American Legion Post 313, N. Chelmsford, American Legion Post 19, Somerville, 126^th Sig. Bn. Association, 211^th Military Police Bn. and Masonic King Solomon’s Lodge, Somerville. For more information visit dohertyfuneralservice.com.