Tony Ventrella Passed Away

[sc85sis]

Just saw this post by the Hawks on Facebook.

“We are saddened by the passing of our friend Tony Ventrella. As a fixture in our community and sports media landscape for more than 40 years, Tony had a deep passion for the city of Seattle and Seattle sports. His positivity and love for others will be remembered by all. We will miss you, TV.”

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[Chukarhawk]

Sad, he was great. I had no idea he was 80.

 

[Seahawk_Dan]

That’s a real damn shame. I always remember seeing his face when I was a kid and watched the Hawks.

 

[Seahawk_Dan]

Sad, he was great. I had no idea he was 80.

Right? He was perpetually, like, 56 in my head.

 

[GetNjigbaWithIt]

R.I.P

Always looked forward to hearing his recaps when I started following the Seahawks. He & Farnsworth were 2 of my faves.

 

[BigMeach]

Well I'm bummed. Tony was a gem. RIP big guy.

 

[JPatera76]

Damn dudes a PNW Icon for me and sports at least. I always enjoyed hearing him present stuff. Training camp coverage to post and pregame stuff

 

[sutz]

Damn, sorry to hear that. Tony V was a good one, for sure.

 

[Fox0r]

Getting old is surreal. Your entire life vanishes before your eyes.

 

[hgwellz12]

I always loved Tony! RIP OG!

 

[SeAhAwKeR4life]

This is REALLY a bummer!

 

[Boycie]

I grew up in Northern BC, and we were somewhat close to Ketchikan(spelling) so back in the early 80s we only had a few channels and King5 was one, so I grew up watching Tony. I'm sad to hear this because I really liked him! RIP Tony!

 

[AROS]

He was one of my favorites. Great person and personality. Covered so much of the Hawks growing up. He was simply fantastic. @12AngryHawks couldn’t agree more. Two of the finest Seahawks reporters in one photo.

You will be missed Tony.

 

[HAWKN'83]

Sad, he was great. I had no idea he was 80.

I would have never guessed! I haven't had cable for quite a few years, but I always loved watching his segments when I did. Time flies entirely too fast

 

[AROS]

Former KIRO 7 Sports Anchor Tony Ventrella has passed away

Tony Ventrella, former sports anchor with KIRO 7 and a sportscasting staple in the Pacific Northwest, has passed away at the age of 80.

mynorthwest.com

 

[SeAhAwKeR4life]

Hasn't been such sad news in Seattle sports media, since Dave Niehaus passed.

 

[MORGULON]

Hey !! He owed me a lot of money!

 

[projectorfreak]

He didn't seem 80 at all , must've lived a good life
You will be missed, and it never connected till now a guy on tv had tv as his initials
He was great on hawks reporting and easy on the ears

 

[Chukarhawk]

I grew up in Northern BC, and we were somewhat close to Ketchikan(spelling) so back in the early 80s we only had a few channels and King5 was one, so I grew up watching Tony. I'm sad to hear this because I really liked him! RIP Tony!

Prince George?

 

[onanygivensunday]

Rest in Peace, brother. You deserve it.