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Ben Addiego Obituary
(Asbury Park Press)
DR. BEN J. ADDIEGO
AGE: 82 LOVELADIES
Dr. BEN J. ADDIEGO, age 82, of Loveladies died on Saturday December 18, 2010 at his home. Following two years of service in the United States Navy, Ben graduated from Temple University in 1955 with his D.D.S degree. He went on to graduate from Northwestern University in Chicago with a Masters degree in Orthodontics in 1957. Ben was an orthodontist for 50 years(1957-2007). His main office was in Haddonfield, NJ and he also had an office in Ship Bottom on Long Beach Island, where Ben raised his family. Ben was one of the 7 founding faculty that started the Orthodontic department at Temple University in Philadelphia in 1957. He remained an assistant clinical professor of Orthodontics at Temple University from 1957 to 1971, and also taught the dental hygiene program there. He was a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontics. He was also a member of the European Orthodontic Society and the World Federation Organization. In addition to his teachings of orthodontics at Temple University, Ben also lectured internationally in Italy. Ben was a member of the LBI Rotary, 800 Fishing Club, Nantucket Angler's Club, Tavistock Country Club in Haddonfield, NJ and the Littoral Society. Ben was an avid surf fisherman and his #1 passion was fishing for striped bass off the beaches of LBI and Nantucket, MA where he obtained his commercial fishing license in years past. When he wasn't fishing, he was cooking and feeding his family and friends. Ben spoke fluent Italian, loved traveling to Italy where he still has family and friends.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Karen of 42 years, 5 children, Biagina and John Zimmerman of Loveladies NJ, Dr's Nicholas and Lara Addiego of Loveladies NJ, Gabriella and Steven Hernandez Esq. of Forked River NJ, Dr's Mimmo and Jessica Addiego of West Creek, and Gaston van de Wetering of Utrecht, Holland. His brother, Dr. Anthony Addiego of Moorsetown, and was predeceased by his brother, Dr. Frank Addiego of Westmont NJ. Ben has 13 grandchildren: Sayer, Olivia and Keara Zimmerman, Ben, Connor and Andrew Addiego, Rafaela Hernandez, Mario, Angelo and Domenic Addiego, Timo, Mart and Rosemijn van de Wetering.
A Viewing will be held on Tuesday December 21, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Bugbee-Riggs Funeral Home, 12th Street and Long Beach Blvd, Ship Bottom, A Funeral Liturgy will be offered from St. Francis RC Church, 4700 Long Beach Blvd, Brant Beach on Wednesday December 22, 2010 at 10:30 am, Entombment will follow in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Manahawkin. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Cancer Society, 1035 Hopper Ave. Toms River, NJ 08753 or an Educational Society of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ben Addiego
Wally Emenecker
December 26, 2010
Karen and Family, Its sad to hear to hear of the passing of Ben . What a great man . Though its been many years it seems like yesterday .The fond memories are priceless.I still tell friends of Ben getting up in the middle of the night to fish before going to work all day.I know who's teaching fishing and cooking in heaven. Love Cousin Wally
Sandy Rogers
December 24, 2010
I had my braces done by Dr. Addiego when I was 12, in 1962. He gave me a white doctor's shirt that looked like the one Dr. Ben Casey wore (the tv show) because my mother and I thought he looked like him and we both loved the show. Funny how you remember things like that - shows how nice he was. I'm sending my deepest sympathies to the family. Thought you'd like to know he was remembered by the children he took care of, even though it was almost 40 years ago.
Kristen Irvine (Jamison)
December 23, 2010
To the Addiego Family:
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. It has been years since we have seen you, but Dr. Addiego has made a lasting impression on us. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
DANIEL&DAWN MCMahon
December 22, 2010
DR,Addiego YOU will missed by all the people you took great care of all those years,TO THE Family he was the BEST, so we are sure GOD will return the favore, be stong BEN is in heaven watching you,may he rest in peace.
angela crist
December 21, 2010
Karen,Gabriella,Nick, Biagina,& Mimmo and all the grandchildren, & Anthony May God bless all of you and give you comfort in this time of sorrow. I am so sorry for your loss. Cousin Ben was a wonderful person. I remember when I came down years ago and when gab was getting married. He made me feel right at home and he was so funny and he was a great cook. He will be missed by everyone. Sorry I could not be there at this time. my prayers and thoughts are with all of you! I miss all of you and you have always been thought of through the years! Take Care! Love, Cousin Angela xo
brittany
December 21, 2010
Dr. Addiego, an amazing man, and amazing orthodontist! i was always at the office for my braces and getting my teeth checked up on! he did a very good job and i'm very thankful for that! he always told me if i ever win miss america i need to look into the camera give my biggest smile and say thank you Dr. Addiego for my beautiful teeth! he always had something nice and funny to say. you will be missed and i will never forget you! xox RIP
Kristine Smizer (Cook)
December 21, 2010
Dr. Addiego, You will be truly missed by myself. Being friends with Biagina since we were 9 years old and you always treated me like one of your own children. I have always had an enormous amount of respect for you and your family. You have raised a loving and accepting family that I know you were extremely proud of and you should be. Although I haven't seen you in many years, you were thought of on a daily basis and I wish I could have said this to you in person, but thank you for all the opportunities you have afforded me. It was never over looked and was greatly appreciated by me. You gave me opportunities that would never happen, if it were not for you and your wonderful family.My sympathy goes out to your entire family and everyone will be in my prayers.
Jean Luedtke
December 21, 2010
In reading my words on Ben's life, I wondered why I hadn't spoken first of his fierce love of his wife. I realized it was because when one thought of Ben, Karen was automatically a part of the thought. They were one, in a romance that grew as time went on. It was a beautiful thing to see.
Richard R. LaMarra
December 21, 2010
Ben was a Collingswood High school football hero of mine way back when ... Ben was a great athlete. Collingswood went crazy when, in college, he scored the first touch down against Army in years. He was also a Lifeguard at
the old Collingswood swimming pool. Ben saved a girl from drowning and resuscitated her with the old arm lift method. She was later to become my sister-in-law. As I said He will always be the hero I remember. Ben was one of those blessings we were proud to have known. God bless his family with comfort and love.
Jean Luedtke
December 20, 2010
Even on an island noted for its wonderful characters, Ben Addiego stood out. Nobody loved to fish more, cook more, have fun with his kids, grandkids, family and friends more, and just generally live life more fully than most people can even dream of. Bon voyage, Ben. It's been a pleasure knowing you.
Joy Luedtke
December 20, 2010
Ben-a. I don't know where to start. Maybe just a simple "thank you." Thank you for being like a Father to me... since I was 2. Thank you for teaching me everything you did. Thank you for showing me how to be strong, smart, and take absolutely zero crap-from anyone. Thank you for showing me what it means to be responsible. Thank you for feeding me, and helping me add at least 20 pounds of pasta weight over the years to my waistline. LOL Oh, thanks for trying to teach me how to cook. Thanks to you, Ben-a, I can actually do more than toast bread. Yes, you taught me many necessary and handy things, including how to have patience. I think that is the most important lesson you taught me. Patience--something I learned from you when you showed me how to clean a reel on the porch at the Tuckernuck Hilton one summer. One of my fondest memories ever. You taught me how to "listen," which, as you know, was no easy task. Mostly, thank you for accepting me, and loving me like a daughter, even with all of my flaws. Thank you for welcoming my son Lee and me into your wonderful, loving family. You will always be Lee's PopPop, (regardless of when you accidentally tripped over him in the living room.) LOL You and Karina had about the happiest marriage I have ever seen. Never a dull moment Ben-a. Always something going on at Number 9. Oh, thanks for straightening my teeth too, and teaching Mimmo how to straighten my son's teeth, (even with Lee being dentally challenged.) You taught us so much about how to love and cherish life, family, friends, good food, and fishing! I am so lucky to have known you. Love you Ben-a. Miss you so.
Joy-a.
Steve Warren
December 20, 2010
The man's love for fishing made me come back again and again to fish in front of his house. What a great guy and a great family. My thoughts are with you all.
December 20, 2010
To the Addiego family,
We are sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the comforting words from family and friends continue to strengthen you, and the fond memories of your loved one continue to provide comfort to you.
May you find a measure of peace in God's promises found in the last book of the Holy Scriptures 21:4..."And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."
Roe MEDLAR
December 20, 2010
I didn't know you well, Ben, but I met you a few times and everything everyone says about you is so true. I've known your wife Karen since she was 13 yrs. old and I married her brother Bill. She is my middle son Craig's godmother and of course my oldest son Bill's aunt. You were a wonderful husband and father and grandfather and an all around nice guy Rest with the Lord.
William Schulz Jr.
December 20, 2010
Uncle Ben, I Didn't get to know you as well as i really wanted to, But i do have memories of you at Christmas Time at you house in LBI, you would always have a long table of all kinds of great food, and we alway's had alot of fun with you, And aunt Karen and my cousins, i could go on and on, but i want to say you will be missed by everyone in your life, But never forgotten, William F. Schulz Jr.
Lacey Brindley
December 20, 2010
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
December 20, 2010
Ben Addiego, we will always remember the fun and laughter, the exhanging of food recipes and enjoying the times with his lovely wife Karen and the family gatherings with there children.....best 4 years working for him.....he will be missed by everyone. Bless you Ben, and may you rest in peace. Love, Maria & Tommy Milmoe
John LaRatta, DO
December 20, 2010
Dr. Addiego will always be remembered fondly, particularly for his love of life and his love of his family. His legacy shall endure firmly due to the example he set and the beliefs he instilled within his family, friends, and colleagues.
Sempre Buon Natale, Dottore!
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