Ben DiPietro

I remember the cooler of Cokes -- actually, a local brand of soft drinks, Duffy's -- after each loss of the Edgewater Cubs, for whom I pitched and gave up multitudes of runs. And that pizza. And the Stanger (yeah, the Mustang) and tooling the streets of Denver.

Dick,
I am sorry to learn of the loss of your Father. Ben always recognized me when I went in, and he always came over to say hello and see how I was doing. Always gave the table a round, too! I think he knew me from helping you during the early days of Sweetness when we were building the second office interior. His thoughtfulness always made me feel special, feel good, feel welcome. I can't recall ever meeting a nicer man. Like Father, like Son.
My thoughts and love are with you,...

Dick - So sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a wonderful man! I have many fond memories of "council meetings" at the Edgewater Inn. May God embrace you and your family during this difficult time.

Dear old friends Dickie and Carolyn -"Murphy Lopez" and his family shed more than a few tears when we learned that your dad passed away. Ben was the epitome of class, kindness and generosity. Just think of how many people whose life he impacted in such a profound, lasting way. Ben was a source of comfort and consistency - you knew what you were going to get when you walked into his home or the Edgewater Inn, which was a refuge from the world outside (and still is, just without Ben's special...

Dick,
So sorry about your Dad. I was out of town and just heard. He was a great man! Sal

Uncle Ben - Total Cool, Shrewd, Touch of Class. I was always anxious to see him and how handsome I know he was going to look, and, ALWAYS DID. He good make the simplest of gathering times family or otherwise an occasion. True memory, just the way he handled himself, the ways he said the things he said. That beautiful, timely smile and look in the Italian thinking, talking eyes. He was a special UNCLE, always providing you with a special stregth, inspiration and proper attitude about...