Albert Benjamin Conner

Albert "Ben" Conner, of Tampa, FL, formerly of Wilmington, DE, son of Marlene Orlowsky and Don Conner, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2013 in his beloved Ardencroft, DE. Ben graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1979, and left with a passion for music and video. Through hard work, Ben rose to become a highly regarded director & engineer in the Video Projection Industry. Ben's work took him around the world touring with such talents as Jimmy Buffett, Shania Twain, Tim McGraw, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Andrea Bocelli and dignitaries such as Pope John Paul II, and President Bill Clinton. Ben was literally the "wizard behind the curtain" providing the means for the talent to "shine". Ben had a huge heart which found the good in everyone and will be missed by many around the world. Ben was predeceased by his Mom, Marlene A. Orlowsky, but is survived by his parents, Don and Kathy Conner of Odessa, FL; his sister, Lisa and her husband Robert and nieces Conner, Bryant and Bradley Graybeal of Wilmington, DE; his brothers, Robert Gruettner and Don Conner Jr. of San Francisco, CA, his family, friends and his beloved cats. Please join us in saying goodbye to our beloved Ben on Thursday, December 19th from 5:00– 7:00 pm at Gebhart Funeral Home, 3401 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, DE. A religious service will be conducted at 6:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in his honor to The Food Bank of Tampa, FL. . To offer condolences, visit www.gebhartfuneralhomes.com 302-798-7726