Benjamin Ancona

I will never forget you my dear friend and our wonderful memories!!

Ben and my dear, departed Dad had a lot in common, including that they both started out from hard lives on modest, rustic farms, and went far and achieved much. Big respect.

I extend my sincere condolences to all the family. In one conversation, in 1999 after I had joined the Franciscan Order, Ben revealed that he was a spiritual son of St. Padre Pio of Pietrelcina (a Franciscan priest) and said that he had once received a letter from the saint. He also described how he fell from high up on a 40-foot ladder and immediately called out to the Blessed Mother and someone he could not see grabbed him and put him back on the ladder. He described all this with a...

Benny Jr, I was so saddened to hear of your dad's passing. He was always one of my favorite friends and loved by all who knew him! My deepest and sincere condolences to the Ancona family. Please give my love to your mom. Sending love and hugs from Ohio.

Ben, Frank, Jane and family....my condolences....sorry for your loss.

Ben/Jenn Chris and I are so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers this week will be with you and your family. Especially on Wednesday afternoon. When you will be saying your final good bye and sharing memories with family and friends. Memories of your dad are priceless. Hang on to them. Again we feel sorry for your loss.

My deepest condolences to the entire Ancona Family. I have so many memories of Ben. I never called him Ben! It was Sergio after the great Italian Opera Star, Sergio Frankie. As a 12 year kid, Ben taught me how to hang wall paper and paint. We spent countless hours together and I'll always have fond memories of him.