Feb. 18, 2013
Benjamin "Benny" F. Baiamonte, 79, a lifetime resident of Ashley, died Monday afternoon, Feb. 18, 2013, at home.
Born in Ashley on March 20, 1933, a son of the late Anthony and Carmella LaCorte Baiamonte, he was a graduate of Ashley High School. He owned and operated an Ashley landmark, Benny's Restaurant on North Main Street, for 49 years until his retirement. He was a life member of the Ashley Lions Club.
Mr. Baiamonte was preceded in death by his wife, Joan; brother, Andy Baiamonte; and sisters, Jennie Baiamonte and Florence Rizzitello.
He is survived by his sons, Benjamin and his wife, Kelly, Shavertown; Mark and his wife, Dawn, Ashley, and Matthew, Ashley; grandchildren, Chris, Nick, Gina Marie, Giovanni, Gabrielle and Melissa Baiamonte; sisters, Josephine Hart, Frances Mergo and Angeline Schutz, all of Ashley.
Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Lehman Family Funeral Service Inc., 689 Hazle Ave., Wilkes-Barre, with the Rev. Carol Coleman officiating. Interment will be in Maple Hill Cemetery, Hanover Township. Family and friends are invited to visit today from 2 to 4 or 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 712 S. Keyser Ave., Taylor, PA 18517.
For more information or to send online condolences, visit the funeral home's website at www.lehmanfuneralhome.com.
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We are very sorry for your loss.
Hughes - Gary R. Sr. and wife Robin S.
Hughes - Gary II, wife Christina & Family
Kostik - Kristy, husband Jeffrey & Family
Neumann - Tara, husband Charles & Family
March 3, 2013
Hi Ben, sorry to read about your father. I recall meeting him when your took me there for lunch after school. Back in the day when times were harder and it was a real treat for me. Again, Sorry for the loss of your Dad, take care. Pete Pikutis
February 28, 2013
I haven't seen you in years, uncle Benny. Everyone knew your restaurant and the great food made there. I will miss our birthdays being on the same day. I love you and will always miss you. You were not only a great uncle, but a great man. May you rest in peace.
Sloan Dietterick
February 27, 2013
Mark and rest of the family ..my sister Marlene just told me about your dad..I'm so sorry about the passing of your dad..I remember going to the restaurant with my mom and eating everyday way back when..Bennys restaurant was the best.My condolences to you all..R.I.P. Benny
Darlene Brandt
February 27, 2013
Ben and Family, So sorry to hear about the passing of your father. I was unable to attend the visitation or service, but I wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. A fathers love is never forgotten. God Bless!
Cindy Sutton
February 26, 2013
We will miss that kind smile of yours Benny! You're in a better place making the Big Guy laugh! You will be missed greatly! R.I.P. Benny
Karen Thiede
February 25, 2013
Benny, Mark, Matt, I just found out , I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, a wonderful man, always a smile a kind word , as was your Mom , both your mom and dad played a big partin my life bought there beautiful ranch home from them and were long time friends. Your Dad will be sadly missed, as is your Mom, with Love, , Louie. Gianuzzi
Louie Gianuzzi
February 24, 2013
Dear Mark, Sorry for your loss. I always liked your dad, you guys are like family. I found out to late, to make the viewing. He is in a better place now.
Lance
February 22, 2013
Dear Benny and Kelly, Mark and I would like to send our sympathies to you and your family. Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Mark and Marcy Antolik (WVMC).
February 22, 2013
So sorry for the loss of a good friend and we miss all the fun times had by family and friends. Miss all the great food Benny prepared and the family picnics and parties way back when. Take care to all in getting through this and back into life. Thinking about you all.. Karen
Karen Pierce
February 22, 2013
Bennys restaurant was the best place for food and friends,God bless
Tom Rusavage
February 21, 2013
God Bless, we will miss you.
John & Alice Biernacki
February 21, 2013
Benny was a wonderful man and his restaurant gave us all a great place to hang out. I grew up next door to Joanie and then to the Mergos and on Ross Street. Mr. Baiamonte's (the Dad) garden was amazing. Such sweet memories of a lovely family. My heart goes out to all of you in your loss. I know Benny will be very missed.
Margaret Moore
February 21, 2013
I am so very sorry for your loss. Benny was the kindest, most generous employer, neighbor, and friend. Thoughts of "home" always include fond memories of working at the restaurant with Benny, Joanie, Angie, Fran, and of course "the boys". My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debby Pierce Rinebarger
February 21, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I have not seen Benny in many years, the wonderful memories of our youth will never be forgotten. Benny and I go back a long way--back to the his family and the residence on Ross St. His Dad grew the best tomatoes, and Andy the best steak sandwiches.
Patrick Politz
February 21, 2013
Ben,Mark and Matthew, so sorry about the loss of your dad.
Norm Augustine
Norm Augustine
February 21, 2013
when every anyone would talk about Ashley, it was always remarked, thats where Benny's diner is "right"
Benny is an Ashley landmark, and He was the reason, loved by all, and he raised a great family, and has three fantastic sister, and children that I'm know will miss him greatly, very sorry for your loss.
Bob Hooper
February 21, 2013
All of our love goes out to the Baiamonte family. May Mr. Baiamonte rest in peach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love Always, Claudia, Gerry and Jennifer from Periwinkle Inn
February 20, 2013
So sorry to hear of your loss my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I have many fond memories of your Dad. He made the best cheese steaks ever!
Susan Buratti Chapman
February 20, 2013
i and my friends spent much time at andy's and benny's. ..great family and remember them all well. my sympathies.
Len casterline
February 20, 2013
Benny was such a nice, great guy! I spent nearly every day of my youth in Benny's restaurant in the 1960's. The steak sandwiches were the very best! My sympathies to the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. He made a difference in a lot of people's lives.
Manus Mulherin
February 20, 2013
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Ben was a great friend and will be missed very much by me.
Sophie Pelak
February 20, 2013
Sincere condolences to Benny's family. No doubt he will be missed.
I grew up in Ashley and spent a lot of time at Benny's restaurant, and he was always very cordial. It was a gathering place for teens. His steak sandwiches were great.
John Fedorchak
February 20, 2013
Benny, Thank you for being such a great friend and neighbor. I will miss our chats about food and sharing the harvest from the garden with you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends. Rest in Peace, Bennies will live forever in our hearts.
Jay Norton
February 20, 2013
God Bless
David Biernacki
February 20, 2013
As long as live, I will never forget Bennies Steak Sandwiches
Sonny Ziomek
February 19, 2013
I know the family and Iam sorry, Bennies resturant was a landmark in Ashley
Steven M
February 19, 2013
I remember growing up in Ashley,I lived on Mary Street at the time and my mom, Benny and Joan were good friends and Benny had the Greatest French Fries. I will remember Benny always.Ben,Mark and Matt my Prayers are with you all.
Marlene Carol (Brandt) Lewis
February 19, 2013
My dear Friend I will remember you always
Molly Fetterman
February 19, 2013
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