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Benjamin Ventricelli Obituary
Benjamin A. Ventricelli, age 17, of Fairfield, the beloved son of Anthony and Margaret (Romano) Ventricelli, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 21, 2013. Born in New Haven, Ben was a sophomore at Fairfield Warde High School. He loved his friends at school and continually challenged his limitations, supported by a team of devoted teachers, therapists, and paraprofessionals. His daily life was guided by the strength and dedication of his adoring parents.
In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by his maternal grandparents, Carol and William Romano, Sr. of Ocean Pines, Maryland and his great grandmother, Frances Margaret Spath of Pelham Manor, NY. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Ann Ventricelli. He was treasured by Uncle Ralph and Aunt Sheri Ventricelli and cousins Matthew and Daniel; Aunt Karen and Uncle Mark Young and cousins Bethany, Sam, and Emily; Aunt Kim and Uncle Leo Battista and cousins Matthew, Mollie, and Patrick; Uncle Bill and Aunt Staci Romano and cousins Aiden and Mira.
With his parents, family and friends, Ben enjoyed games at Harbor Yard, trips to Disney World, bowling, baseball, ice hockey, the beautiful beach and glittering boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland, family parties, music and movement.
Those who loved him will miss his deep blue eyes, his ready smile, and his happy laughter. To know Ben was to love him: He had a pure heart and a sweet spirit.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Tuesday, February 26, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. directly at St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Interment is private. Friends may greet his family on Monday, February 25th from 4-7 p.m. at the Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, 50 Reef Road in Fairfield Center.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to The Benjamin Ventricelli Memorial Scholarship in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence, please visit
www.shaughnesseybanks.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Ventricelli
Maria Sgrignuoli
March 3, 2013
Anthony, was sorry to hear about the sudden loss of your son ben. My deepest condolences for you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
February 28, 2013
Dear Peg and Mike, its been sooo long since I have had contact with you and Ben. The love and dedication you had for your special boy have always stayed with me.I really enjoyed our physical therapy sessions together when he was a little boy. I am praying for you,
MaryBeth Hafele
February 28, 2013
Dear Peg and Anthony,
I am truly sorry for the loss of your precious son. My thoughts and prayers are with you both. He was a special young man.
Maria Mikolike
School Psychologist
Fairfield Woods Middle School
Sue Bryant
February 27, 2013
Anthony
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Heather Mink
February 27, 2013
Anthony, The pain of losing a child is one that only those that have been through it understand. My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kelly Miller
February 27, 2013
Anthony, My deepest condolences for you and your family. Although I have never met Ben, the words used to describe him by others that did are nothing short of extrordinary. I wish you all the comfort and strength possible.
Sincerely,
Kelly Miller
Eileen Troise
February 26, 2013
Anthony, I know I haven't worked with you for very long but I want you to know how saddened I am for your loss. I have a son the same age as Ben so it just reminds us to treat each day with care. With deepest sympthay, Eileen Troise
Tracy Diaz
February 26, 2013
Though I didn't know Ben well, I will always remember his bright smile from school events as well as the devotion of his mom Peg to include him in ways big and small. I am so sorry to hear of his passing; my thoughts are with you.
Maureen (Linda's cousin) Arszyla
February 26, 2013
Anthony
There are no words at a time like this. Please know you and Ben are in everyone's thoughts and prayers. My heartfelt sympathy to you.
February 26, 2013
Anthony, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers go out to you and your family in this difficult time.
Orville Dunn
Michael and Gail Pecora
February 25, 2013
Dear Peg and Anthony,
Our family is so sad to hear of Ben's passing. There are no words to describe this loss of such a wonderful young man. Our hearts and our prayers are with all of you. God Bless you. Michael and Gail Pecora and Family
Barb Upton
February 25, 2013
My deepest condolences to Ben's family. I only knew Ben as a result of his relationship with my daughter, Liz. But his smile was contagious and his joy in the little things, inspirational!
Mark Vaiano
February 25, 2013
Anthony and Peggy Iam so sorry to hear about your son Ben.
michael turrini
February 25, 2013
The turrinis send our love and prayers in these trying times. Maria ,Mike and boys
Joan Gore
February 25, 2013
i am so sorry for your loss....i know kathy who was with your son on field trips....i know what you are going thu ...as i lost my son 5 years ago (special needs ) my heart goes out to you all......god be with you ...god bless in my prayers
Krissy Bourque
February 25, 2013
Peg
I am so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. All of us here at ATG offer our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Marlene Turrini
February 25, 2013
My dear Anthony and Peg,
We are sharing the lose of your beautiful son who brought a smile to everyone he met. You both have been exceptional parents that was reflected through Benjamin's smile. I know you will keep him alive in your hearts. If you need to talk about the lose of your child, please do not hesitate to contact me. I send many kisses and great love to both of you. We will miss him deeply. He is with his Nana in heaven.
Auntie Marlene
Michael O'Dwyer
February 24, 2013
Anthony & Peggy,
My deepest condolences on Ben's untimely passing.
My thoughts & prayers are with you both during this trying time.
May he rest in peace and smile down upon us all.
All my best,
Lynn Moore
February 24, 2013
Dearest Peg
I've known you and Ben for many years. I've seen firsthand the personal strength it took for you to physically and emotionally bring young Ben to the beach to enjoy a bonfire by the ocean and so much more. You are a Mother of inspiration and determination beyond any words I can express. Peace and love, Lynn
February 24, 2013
My love and thoughts are with you at this sad time. Alison McCarthy
February 24, 2013
We will miss Ben's big smile and love of baseball... Keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers. Hoping that the memories of your wonderful son will comfort you at this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy, Harvey Bluestein and Ilene Feldman
Lynn Moore
February 24, 2013
Dearest Peg
I've known you and Ben for many years. I've seen firsthand the personal strength it took for you to physically and emotionally bring young Ben to the beach to enjoy a bonfire by the ocean and so much more. You are a Mother of inspiration and determination beyond any words I can express. Peace and love,
Lynn Moore
February 24, 2013
We love you Benny! Your smile will be missed! Love you Peg!
Heather Whalen
Joanne Hofferman
February 24, 2013
Dear Peg and Anthony, Words cannot express the sadness we feel for your loss. Ben was a wonderful young man and I loved the twinkle in his beautiful eyes. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you. Love, Pete, Jo, Gil and Ray
karen cheney
February 24, 2013
thoughts and prayers from another special needs mom
Jeanne and Chris Di Muzio
February 24, 2013
May the joy that Ben brought to so many, live on in our goodness to others every day.
Our love and prayers are with you today and always.
Grace Scully-Dailey
February 24, 2013
Peg, Anthony, and all the Ventricelli family, we send you heartfelt thoughts and prayers! All our love to you from Grace, Mary, Kevin, and Cooper - The Scully-Dailey Family
Michael DeMartin
February 24, 2013
Dear Ben - our family will miss you and we have wonderful memories of you. Coaching Challenger Basketball with you and Michael John are days I won't forget. God bless you. The DeMartins
Kathy Boyle
February 24, 2013
Peg,Anthony, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben will forever hold a special place in my heart. He will be missed terribly. I am so grateful that I was able to spend the time with him that I did. He was always such a joy. Putting smiles on everyone's face with his smiles and laughter. Rest in peace dear buddy...til we meet again...love you forever Ben.
Devon DeBalsi
February 23, 2013
Ben was able to bring a smile to my face every single time I saw him. I have never met a happier person than him. My deepest condolences go out to his family.
Hannah DeBalsi
February 23, 2013
It was such a privilege to know Ben because he brought happiness to the world. My deepest condolences for your loss.
February 23, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Ben was always so happy and brought a smile to our faces every time we saw him.
Please know how much you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Love, Melissa, Bill, Garrett and Bryce Schmidt
Elaine Sokoliwski
February 23, 2013
Dear Peg and Anthony,
Ben touched my heart the minute I met him 11 years ago!
Thinking of you and sending my love.
Sweet memories will live on in all of our hearts!
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