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Benjamin Charles "Benji" Ploski Jr.

Benjamin Ploski Obituary

MANCHESTER -- Benjamin Charles “Benji” Ploski Jr., 32, of Manchester died unexpectedly in Rupert on Nov. 1, 2007. He was born in Derby, Conn., on August 23, 1975, the son of Benjamin Sr. and Carol (Hewes) Ploski.

Benji was a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and golf. He was also an excellent artist and loved animals. He loved spending time with his children. He loved playing with children, his own as well as his nieces and nephews, and was always laughing as he did so.

He is survived by a son, Benjamin Ploski III of Naugatuck, Conn., a daughter Kailyn Ploski of Arlington; his mother, Carol, of Manchester; and three sisters, Connie Eaton of Manchester, Brenda Verruso of Rupert, and Judy Ploski of Cambridge, N.Y. He was predeceased by his father, Benjamin Ploski Sr., in 1984.

A memorial service was held on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2007, at 10 a.m. at the Brewster Funeral Home 34 Park Place Manchester. There were no calling hours. Contributions in memory of Benji can be made to the Dorset Sportsman?s Club in care of Brewster Funeral Service, P.O. Box 885 Manchester, VT 05255. To send personal e-mail condolences to the family please visit www.sheafuneralhomes.com. Brewster Funeral Service was entrusted with the care of Benji’s funeral arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Bennington Banner on Nov. 6, 2007.

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Benjamin Ploski 3rd

August 2, 2025

I miss my dad, I wish things were different. I saw everyone's sad messages here, I had to leave one. Years later I have grown up and it still saddens me to the bone.

Michael Morgan

August 24, 2020

Ben....all these years i have avoided excepting that you are gone....you were a great friend and a great roommate.
Its been 13 years since you have gone.I wish so badly that things had been different.....but i will remember you and all the times we laughed and had a good time together. There was always something about you...i miss you brother...see you soon.

Lori Kent

November 16, 2007

Carol,Connie,Judy and Brenda,
My heart is with you all at this time of sorrow. May god be with you all and get you through this

Tonya Goodrich

November 6, 2007

Carol,
I will always remember Benji and the good times that we had together. If there is anything that i can do just let me know.
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

anna, wayne&shayne

November 6, 2007

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Jason & Jessa Hewes

November 6, 2007

Carol,
We can't even imagine what you are going through. We are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in this time of sorrow. We Love You and are sorry that we couldn't be there for you. Let us know if there is anything that we can do.

Glenn & Laurie Sherman

November 6, 2007

So sorry for your loss, out thoughts are with you....

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