Nicholas R. Ventullo, age 20, lifelong resident of Reading passed away unexpectedly on November 24, 2020.

Born in Winchester, MA, Nicholas was the son of Bonnie Hughes & her husband William Hughes of Reading, Nicholas Ventullo of Danvers and beloved brother of Christopher Ventullo and his wife, Olivia, also uncle to James of Chelmsford), as well as brother to Kaylee & Jayda Ventullo of Stoneham.

Nicholas (Nicky) was raised in Reading and was a graduate of Reading Memorial High School, Class of 2019.

Nicholas was active in many Reading Youth Sports including hockey, baseball, football, basketball and his favorite sport, soccer. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop 702 and a Youth Soccer Referee for many years. At Nevins Farm, MSPCA in Methuen, he attended camp and eventually became a junior counselor. His favorite past time was spending time with his friends around the campfire as well as playing video games with his brother, Chris. He enjoyed playing ping pong & candlepin bowling with his father. After high school he attended Salem State University. He worked at Jordan's Furniture IMAX Theater and most recently at Stop & Shop in Beverly as well as landscaping with family friend, Frank Collins. Nicholas was expected to start a job at Raytheon Technologies this month.

A gentle and kind young man who is gone too soon and will be missed by all who knew him. He will be especially missed by his best friend/brother, Michael Chabra, his longest and dearest friend.

He is also survived by: his grandmother, Joan Allan of North Reading, Uncle John & Aunt Joanne Allan, Cousins Brett & Scott Allan of North Reading. Uncle Robert Allan Jr. & his partner Joanne Ferris of New Fairfield, CT and Aunt Maria, Cousins Katie, Jessie Allan of Fishkill, NY. Uncle Tom Ventullo & his wife Cat of New Smyrna, FL, Cousins Linda Ventullo of Swampscott & Tommy Ventullo of North Andover. He was predeceased by his maternal grandfather, Robert Allan, Sr. and his paternal grandparents, Florence & Nicholas Ventullo.

Friends and relatives are invited to gather at Douglass Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home on 25 Sanborn Street, Reading, MA from 4-7 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020. Masks required. Funeral service celebrating Nicholas' life will be private. Interment will be at the Charles Lawn Cemetery where Nicholas will be laid to rest near his maternal grandfather.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Nick's memory to Nevins Farm MSPCA, Methuen MA. A lover of animals, Nicky loved being a counselor there for several years. https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/nevins-farm-adoption-center/