Benedict Buonomo
11/03/2024
Benedict J. Buonomo passed away on November 3, 2024, in Redding, CT.
Ben was born on June 26, 1930, in Brooklyn, NY. Ben attended Brooklyn Technical High School; a special admission high school based on academic excellence. Ben was awarded his bachelor's degree in engineering from Polytech Institute, now known as the NYU Tandon School of Engineering. Ben served in the Korean War and was stationed at Hyde Park (Roosevelt's mansion) conducting war-related radio transmissions.
Ben married the love of his life, Tina L Libertini, with whom he attended PS 209. As young adults, they reconnected on the subway and fell in love. Ben is survived by his brother-in-law, Sal Libertini; four adult children, Laura, Richard, Christine and Mark; and seven adult grandchildren, Tyer, Caylin, Kyra, Chris, Kyle, Isabella and Julia.
Ben's career spanned roles at General Electric, Fisher & Porter and Simmons Precision. Ben's engineering skills combined with his ability to attract people evolved into impressive sales and marketing leadership. In the 1990s, Ben perceived the coming digital revolution and joined Lewis Business Machines, to navigate their transition from analog to digital print technology. In an ambitious gamble, Ben mortgaged the family home, purchased the company, and shepherded his 'small shop' to its lasting success that continues today.
Ben's remarkable blend of engineering, ingenuity, and agricultural skills resulted in the creation of a large garden patch which evolved into a one acre-plus farm at Meadow Ridge, the Redding senior living community in which he and Tina lived. The Meadow Ridge Farm became an educational opportunity for high school students and provided a vast array of fruits, vegetables, and fresh eggs to Meadow Ridge's elite restaurant, to the delight of residents and visitors.
"Benny Boy" will be long remembered for as fun-loving, a true force of nature, intelligent with a never-give-up attitude. May our memories of Ben always be a blessing.
Services for Ben will be held late Spring 2025.

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Published by Darien Times on Jan. 21, 2025.

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