Hartford, Connecticut
CANCELMO, Benjamin G. Benjamin G. Cancelmo, Sr., 75, of Hartford, beloved husband of the late Fortunata "Fritzie" (Viola) Cancelmo, died Saturday, (May 15, 2004) at Jefferson House, Newington. He was born in Hartford, son of the late Donato and Antoinette (DeBeneditis) Cancelmo and was a lifelong resident. Prior to his retirement, Ben was a Space Laboratory Technician for Hamilton Standard where he worked for 38 years. He was a Graduate of Hartford High School, Class of 1946, and a graduate of the University of Hartford, Ward School of Electronics. He was an avid Crossword Puzzle Solver and an avid golfer. He worked as a Golf Ambassador at Goodwin Park Golf Course where he participated in a number of Golf Leagues among them The Goodwin Park Men's League and the Hamilton Standard League. He was a communicant of St. Luke's Church and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by his son, Benjamin G. Cancelmo, Jr. and his wife Alana of Hartford, three daughters; Diane Johnson of Novi, MI; Benita "Bonnie" Denisiewicz and her husband Stan of Glastonbury, and Mary Jane Sousa and her fiancee Richard Lopa of Wethersfield, 12 grandchildren, Michael and Jason Denisiewicz, Kathryn, Rebecca and Amy Johnson, Anthony, Matthew and Jennifer Sousa, Celina, Benjamin, III, Nicholas and Vincent Cancelmo. He also leaves a brother George Cancelmo and his wife Sophie of East Hartford, three sisters; Antoinette Swokla and her husband Walter of East Hartford, Yolanda Papi of Lynn, MA and Marie Simonelli and her husband Guy of Rocky Hill, two sisters-in-law; Sylvia Cancelmo of Farmington and Rose Cancelmo of Simsbury and many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. He was predeceased by two brothers and a sister, Joseph and Daniel Cancelmo and Helen Surri. The funeral will be Thursday, May 20 9:15 a.m. from The Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, 1276 Berlin Tpke., Wethersfield, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 a.m. in St. Patrick-St. Anthony Church, 285 Church St., Hartford. Entombment will be in Mt. St. Benedict Mausoleum with military honors. Friends may call Wednesday, May 19 5-8 p.m. at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Read MoreMaryJane and Family,
We would like to express our deepest condolences for the loss of your dad. We'll keep him in our prayers and all of you in our hearts.
Rick Scheller and Lynda R. Baio
Rick Scheller, Jr
May 25, 2004 | Hartford, CT
EULOGY - Words of Remembrance
Good Morning,
Our focus today is on the celebration of the life of a great man. Much to our regret, he did not pass at home, as would have been his choice. A home where many of us here today grew up in, gathered during holidays, or just stopped in to say hello because you were in the neighborhood. It is an honor to share a few words about my grandfather, whom I love dearly and am proud to have known.
Benjamin Gerald Cancelmo was a son, a...
Anthony Sousa
May 22, 2004 | Wethersfield, CT
Bonnie, Ben, Diane and MaryJane and families,
My sincerest condolences at the loss of your Dad. He was a warm and kind person as was your Mom as well. I will cherish my memories of both of them always. Take care and God Bless.
Linda Rubera
May 20, 2004 | Wethersfield, CT
Bonnie, Diane, MaryJane and Ben and family,
My sincerest condolences to all of you at this most difficult time. Your Dad was a wonderful, warm and kind person as was your Mom as well. He will be missed. I will always cherish my memories of them. Take care and God Bless.
Linda Rubera
May 20, 2004 | Wethersfield
Remembered By
Bonnie Denisiewicz
May 20, 2004 | Glastonbury, CT
Deepest sympathy to all.
Suzanne O'Leary
May 19, 2004 | Rocky Hill, CT
Our sincere sympathies for your loss.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home
May 19, 2004 | Wethersfield, CT
Remembered By
George & Sophie Cancelmo
May 18, 2004 | East Hartford, Conn.06ll8
Remembered By
George & Sophie Cancelmo
May 18, 2004 | East Hartford
