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Benjamin Polselli Obituary

Benjamin Polselli

Worcester - Benjamin "Uncle Ben" Polselli, 94, of Worcester, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 22, 2015, in The Christopher House of Worcester. His loving wife of twenty-nine years, Ruth E. (Pearson) Polselli, predeceased him in 1991.

Benjamin is survived by a brother, Louis Polselli, as well as many nieces and nephews, including Phyllis DiBenedetto, Linda Coffey, Donna Kelleher and Joseph A. Sauro, Jr. and their families. He was predeceased by three sisters and a brother, Mary Lavell, Susan Sauro, Teresa Portosa, and Philip Polselli. Benjamin was born in Worcester, son of the late Eleuterio and Philomena (DeSantis) Polselli, and has lived here most of his life.

He graduated from Worcester Boys Trade and had worked at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, H.R. Prescott Water Works and the Pullman Standard Rail Car Manufacturer. Benjamin retired in 1986 from Duncan Gillis Company in West Boylston.

He enjoyed woodworking and socializing with his "coffee pals" at McDonald's on Lincoln Street. He also enjoyed making toys which brought much joy to many children. He devoted much of his time, love, and energy into his family.

Benjamin's family would like to thank all of the "special angels" at Christopher House. Their care, compassion, and comfort were appreciated by Ben and his family.

Calling Hours for Benjamin will be held on Thursday, February 26th, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m., followed by a Funeral Service at 11 a.m. in MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation Street, Worcester. Interment, beside his wife, will follow in Lakeview Cemetery, Upton.

In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The Activities Fund at Christopher House, 10 Mary Scano Drive, Worcester, MA 01604.

There is a register online, where you can leave his famiy messages of condolence, at

www.mercadantefuneral.com

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Feb. 23 to Feb. 24, 2015.
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Phyllis, I'm sorry for your loss. I know that your Uncle Ben appreciated all that you did for him while he was on this earth. May he rest in peace. God Bless, JT

February 27, 2015

God Saw You Getting Tired


God saw you getting tired
and a cure was not to be
so he put his arms around you
and whispered,
"Come to Me"

With tearful eyes we watched you
and saw you pass away
and although we love you dearly
we could not make you stay.

A Golden heart stopped beating
hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us
He only takes the best

Uncle Ben, I'll miss you! Love, Linda

Linda Coffey

February 25, 2015

Uncle Ben,
"Our loss is Heaven's Gain"! I will truly miss you and focus on all the good memories. Life will just not be the same without you.

February 24, 2015

We were so sad to read that Benny had passed away. He worked for us for almost 9 years before he retired. He was a true gentleman and an expert machinist who was always happy to teach others his tricks of the trade. He was one of a kind. From the employees at Duncan M. Gillies Co., Inc.

Duncan Gillies

February 24, 2015

If Roses Grow in Heaven

If Roses grow in Heaven,
Lord please pick a bunch for me,
place them in my uncle's arms
and tell him they're from me.

Tell him I love him and miss him,
and when he turns to smile,
place a kiss upon his cheek
and hold him for awhile.

Because remembering him is easy,
I do it everyday,
but there's an ache within my heart
that will never go away.

Love you Uncle Ben,

Donna Kelleher

February 24, 2015

Uncle Ben: I will miss you terribly - a part of my heart has gone with you. Thank you for always being there for me and loving me.

Phyllis DiBenedetto

February 24, 2015

Even though "Uncle Benny" was not my Uncle, he made you feel comfortable enough to call him "Uncle Benny," which I gladly did. Enjoyed my conversations with him and will remember his smile!

Erin Kelleher

February 24, 2015

So many good memories of Uncle Benny.You were always there for me and Linda and our family. Heaven is getting a really good guy! Love, Fran

Fran Coffey

February 23, 2015

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