In Memory of CTDA Past President Dominic Ventresca

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Custom Tailors and Designers Association of America’s (CTDA) Past President, Dominic Ventresca, on September 17, 2019. 

A long-time Doylestown, PA resident, Dominic was born in Torre dei Nolfi, Italy, from where he emigrated at age 19 with nothing but a suitcase. As a young man, Dominic learned tailoring from his father-in-law; eventually, in 1964 he established his own successful tailoring business which he ran until his retirement. He served as president of the Philadelphia chapter of the CTDA, as well as president of the national chapter of the CTDA. 

Dominic is survived by his wife of 63 years, Silvia Ventresca; together they built a beautiful family whom he loved and cherished above all else: son Frank Ventresca & wife Lisa; son Bob Ventresca & wife Carolyn; son Len Ventresca; son Greg Ventresca & wife Krista; grandchildren Melissa (fiancée Megan), Nick (wife Christiana), Reanna, AJ, Nate, and Gavin; great grandchildren Colin and James; a sister, cousins, nieces and nephews; and friends too numerous to mention.

A viewing will be held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Doylestown on Monday, September 23 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. with his funeral mass immediately following at 11:00. Interment will follow the mass in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The obituary can be viewed here.

Dominic will be missed by all who knew him. 

Sincerely,
D-D LazenbyExecutive Director, CTDA