Ben W. Assini

Assini, Ben W. SCOTIA Ben W. Assini, 82, died July 4, 2008 at Ellis Hospital following a recent illness. He was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Assini. He graduated from Watervliet High School and attended Siena College. Ben enlisted in the United States Navy at the age of 17 and was honorably discharged, having served proudly in World War II. He worked for several local firms as an electrical estimator. Upon his retirement, Ben and his beloved wife of 51 years, the late Sophie Pascazio Assini, moved to Fla. where his passion for gardening really flourished. His "green thumb" was the envy of the neighborhood. Survivors include his children, Judith Hastings of Glenmont, Patricia Jacobson of Schenectady and William (JoAnne) Assini of London, Ontario; his grandchildren, Allison (David) Fondacaro, Stephen and David Hastings, Kathryn and Erik Jacobson, Joseph, Emily and Jane Assini. He was great-grandfather of Samuel and Benjamin Fondacaro; brother of Charles Assini, William Assini and the late Carmen Assini; also survived by an aunt and several nieces, nephews and cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 12 noon at the Marra Funeral Home. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Waterford. Calling hours Tuesday from 10-12 prior to services. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations in memory of Ben's wife Sophie to the National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Rd., East Greenbush, NY 12061.