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Benjamin Drongosky Obituary

Drongosky, Benjamin

Sep 26, 2025

Passed away peacefully in the morning in Buffalo, New York. He was surrounded by love and family, and survived by his wife, Carol, with whom he shared a lifetime of memories. He is preceded in death by his parents Hazel (Post) and Benjamin Drongosky and sister, Denise Schoenfeldt. Ben was the proud father of four children: Chris Drongosky (Charlene Secondo), Michael Drongosky (Justyna Wojcik), Mary Domb (Dominic Mazzuca), and Beth (Frank) Cannon. A cherished grandfather to eight grandchildren, great-grandfather to seven, Ben delighted in watching his family grow across generations. No prior visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, October 2nd at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Drive, Amherst, NY 14226. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Ben's memory to Brother's Keeper Ministries, 320 NW 10th Street, Ocala, FL 34475. Online condolences may be placed at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com.


Published by Buffalo News on Sep. 27, 2025.

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marilyn hinds

October 5, 2025

Ben was probably the kindest man we ever knew. Carol, we know how you will miss him. Marilyn and Tom Hinds

Rebecca K.

October 2, 2025

Although my heart is broken, words still easily flow through in how I feel about Ben. I began volunteering with Ben and Carol at Brother's Keeper Thrift Store in Ocala, FL in early 2008. Having just moved from New York, it was comforting to meet such a warm and inviting couple who understood where I was from and welcomed me with open arms. Although I was only able to volunteer once a week, I looked forward to volunteering with them and the others after a long work week. Ben always greeted the other volunteers and the customers with a smile. I witnessed how he was always giving, compassionate and just a beautiful soul to those he met and in improving the lives of others. I know his legacy of giving to others will forever stay with me and make me a better person. I think what I will miss most are the pants he would sometimes wear that were colorful and geometric. God Bless you Ben and thank you for being a Blessing in my life. We love you and will miss you. Condolences to the entire family..

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