Rita L. (Ventura) McDuffie, 69, of Fairhaven, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 with family by her side. She was the wife of Scott McDuffie.
Mrs. McDuffie was born in Fairhaven, daughter of the late Antone and Ruth (Maciel) Ventura and had been a longtime resident of the town. She had worked as a bartender for the former Ebb Tide in Fairhaven. She enjoyed BINGO and going dancing. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors along with her husband include her 2 sons: Milton E. Bradley III and his fiancée Stacey Penacho of Swansea and Joey A. Bradley of Dartmouth; her 2 daughters: Crystal J. Cruz of New Bedford and Rhonda L. Bradley and her husband Eric DeMoranville of E. Taunton; a brother: Ricky Ventura of Worcester; 3 sisters: Sandy Westgate, Ruthy Medeiros and June Ventura, all of New Bedford; 8 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Antone Ventura, Alvin Ventura, Mike Ventura, Eddie Ventura, Peggy Leblanc, Kathy Costa and Rosie Reposa.
Calling hours to which relatives and friends are invited will be Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Kirby Funeral Home from 5-8 P.M.
Interment will be private.