Ben GRISAFI

Dear Yvette and family: Little more than an eyeblink ago, I was happily squeezing my poundage and my tenor sax into your Baldwin, NY living room, helping Ben in a small way to realize the music that truly kept him going. Of course, you and Ben graciously had some tempting cake creations I too often chose to sample on rehearsal break! I realize I was privileged to play with this great guy,who now can pick from all the greats {Brecker, Getz,etc.) for his next band and who now will be without...

Hey dad your always in my mind,I miss our talks,funny thing is you would tell me:you talk alot and had alot to say,gee wonder who I got that from. You always would say how do you know so much about medical terms,I would laugh and say,I absorb what I'm interested in and you would get a kick out of it.dad I'm so lucky to be your daughter,I miss you terribly,just remember ,I will always talk to you and you will give me some kind of sign that you heard me.i wear the bracket you gave me everyday...

My deepest sympathy to Maria Adimando & family. I am so sorry for your loss. I know he will be surely missed. I wished I had the opportunity to have met such a wonderful, talented person. God Bless the family during this difficult time. Rest in peace Mr. Grisafi

Love Janet Russo

Dad miss u, love you,i have a whole in my heart only you could fill. Love your babygirl maria,ruby red lips.

I'm very sad to hear about Ben's passing. I will always remember with great fondness playing on his band and recording two CD's. He was a wonderful player and arranger and a true gentleman. RIP Ben

Rest in peace Ben. A lot of old memories of the Long Island big band scene come back to me.

Dad i miss you so much.heaven has great entertainment,everyone is swinging to your music.the way i see it even in eternal life you make people happy,my dear father your great,ill miss you body and soul.your a man of many talents.we will still be talking until the day we meet again.you will always be in my heart.im very proud to have you for my dad.my god bless you,rest in peace my dad,love you.

We are so saddened to hear the sad news about Ben - he was a good man, husband and father, a talented man who no matter the physical obstacles always followed his dreams. We shall miss him in our lives, Bernie & Norma Schattner