Cecil B Ventura passed away peacefully on November 20, 2019, at the age of 73. He was born October 3, 1946. He was preceded in death by his loving parents Mary Rachel Brown Ablaza and Frank C. Ventura, and step-father Albert Villanueva. Dearly loved by step-father Sil Ablaza. Beloved brother to Susie Ventura Slowiak and brother-in-law to the late Leonard Slowiak, Bill Hollingsworth, Chuck Griffin, and Merlin Warren. He will be greatly missed by Albert Ventura Sr. (nephew), (Bevin), Terri Ventura (Lara) Mendez (niece), (Andres), and Trisha Hollingsworth (Farve) McClure (niece/goddaughter), (Ryan (d)), and many great nieces/nephews, cousins and their children. He leaves behind many dear friends in the New Orleans area; where he knew no strangers. Cecil befriended everyone he met and received much love and respect in return. At various times he was a member of The St. Bernard Parish Civil Defense, Honorary Member of the Jefferson and Orleans Parish Sheriffs Offices and willingly volunteered wherever help was needed. He was a lifelong Saints fan and had the bag, caps, and jerseys to prove it. The family is honored by the great outpouring of assistance from his friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2020 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 610 6th Street, Gretna, LA, in the Social Room accessed from the 7th Street side. He will be laid to rest at the Hook & Ladder Cemetery in Gretna.