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Ben Montenegro, a 61 year resident of Ashland, MA passed away from a period of declining health. The only child of the late Ralph P. and Marguerite (Haskell) Montenegro formally of Upton, MA Ben Montenegro died at the age of 89 years. Ben leaves his wife of 63 years, Betty Jane (Rohn) Montenegro; son R. Paul and wife Joan of Providence, RI; daughter Deborah and husband Don Gillespie of Ashland, MA; son F. Peter and wife Maria of Tolland, CT; son William D. and wife Lauren of Upton, MA and son Benjamin P. Montenegro, Jr. of Framingham, MA. Grandchildren include Maegan Montenegro of Upton, MA; Mike Montenegro and wife McKenna of Ipswich, MA; and Joe Montenegro of Amherst, MA. A native of Framingham, MA Ben Montenegro enlisted in the U.S. Navy his senior year at Framingham High School/Class of 1942 immediately following Pearl Harbor. He served at sea on two destroyers seeing action in both the European and Asian military campaigns until the end of WWII. Montenegro received the Purple Heart for injuries received with the sinking of his first destroyer in the Mediterranean Sea. Mr. Montenegro began his career with Independent Coal Tar Companys regional office in Framingham as the general manager and later founded the Independent Bituminous Co., Inc. formally of Holliston, MA. He later joined the Town of Ashland as the highway surveyor and was later appointed the director of the Department of Public Works in Ashland. Upon his retirement from the Ashland DPW he joined with two friends to establish The OTH Group (Over the Hill Group), a public works consulting company. Ben Montenegro is best known by long time Ashland citizens for his volunteer work in the community. Ben helped to found and manage the Mens Club of Ashland during the 1970s and early 1980s, Ashland Day, and develop and manage the Ashland Emergency Fund. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 17th at 10:00am in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St. in Ashland with burial to follow in Wildwood Cemetery in Ashland. Calling hours will be held Thursday from 4:00-7:00 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the Montenegro family respectfully requests that donations be made to the Ashland Emergency Fund, PO Box 112, Ashland, MA 01721 indicating that your donation is made in honor of Ben Montenegro. www.mataresefuneral.com
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It was a pleasure working for Ben and I am grateful for all of his support over the years. Ashland will never be the same without him. Thank you Ben... Doug Small
Doug Small
May 19, 2013
We are deeply saddened to hear of your loss. We remember Bens laugh when Hak told him of taking his car out for joy rides and we remember Ben with pencil and petition in hand going door to door to make Ashland a better place. Our deepest sympathy. The Hakansson Family
Stephen Hakansson
May 19, 2013
Paul, Debbie & family- Your Dad was a very inspiring man that helped so many people in town and served his country bravely. May the great memories you have of him carry you through. God Bless-
Artie Johnson, Marie Johnson & family
May 17, 2013
Ginny~Rick~Cris & Debbie ~ Peterson
May 16, 2013
To the Montenegro Family,
My condolences on the loss of Ben; he was a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna (Arnold) Carlson
Donna Carlson
May 15, 2013
I remember my wonderful visits with Ben. I learned so much from him.
Mary Hoch
May 15, 2013
Ben taught so many of us so much... on the sly, without us even realizing the lessons we were learning - or how lucky we were.
Terri and Bruce Evans
May 14, 2013
Paul and family, sorry for your loss. I remember your Dad as a strong supporter of all that is good about Ashland.
Ray Hart
May 14, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was a great guy. He will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Terry Capen
May 14, 2013
To The Montenegro Family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy. Ben was a gentle man. I'll always remember him coming up to CBC for his "hug" fixes. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Roland and Patti Barrett
May 14, 2013
Ben, Although I never knew your Dad I knew of him and know that he will be greatly missed! I am so sorry that he has passed but know that he is in peace. Please accept my condolences and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jan Ewald
May 14, 2013
Ben was a mentor for me I will miss him very much
David Foster
May 14, 2013
Ben,
I am so sorry to learn about your dad.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aggie Torento
May 14, 2013
Richard Lee Peterson ~ Benny was the best neighbor anybody could ask for ~He was always a Friend and a loyal family man. He will be missed ,His Spirit lives on...My Blessings To B.J. & Paul,Peter,Chip,Debbie,& Billy~ God Bless You All...The Peterson's
May 13, 2013
dear family
i was sadden to read of dad;s pSSING . ALWAYS GD MEMORIES OF DAD WALKING BY THE HOUSE. MAY HIS OPEN HEART MAY HE RECIEVE HIS WINGS IN HEAVEN., MAY GOD BLESS
DOROTHY STEWART' DICKIE
May 13, 2013
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