Ben A. Di Iorio Jr.

I knew Ben in the mid-'60's when he owned Golden Valley Gun Club. My grandfather, Ray Whitley, a famous B Western movie star and writer of Back in the Saddle Again, ran the pistol and rifle range up around the hill. Ben and Ray were good friends.

I remember going over to Ben and Elaine's house with Ray and Kay in my teens and having bbq'd frogs legs! Not my favorite, but very generous of your them to include me!

Once, while re-roofing or repairing a skeet house, my...

On behalf of my father,Michael Natale, his long time friend and employee, my condolences.

I remember Ben as a great guy to have as a friend. With all the good looks and God given talent, Ben was always kind to his friends and willing to share. I recall riding in his car to a track meet in Watertown, NY. He, along with another good friend, Bob Marashian, ( who passed away this week in Utica,ny )always came in first place in the discuss and shot put events.
I still remember and long for those happy days at Proctor High.
Rest in peace good friend.
Dick DeFazio

Very fond memories of your Dad from his days in Utica and Thomas R. Proctor high school.
Deepest sympathy to all the family. RIP
Lucretia (Bonacci) Zongrone. (classmate)

Di Iorio Family. So sorry for your loss. I remember growing up with Ben and Babs and Doc and Jane both in Utica and California. Jr is now with the angels.