Benjamin Ancona

Benjamin Ancona, 84, of Coventry, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 18, 2022. He immigrated from Italy in 1962 and was the eldest son of the late Frank and Maria (Scotella) Ancona. Ben was a painting contractor and a life member of Painters, Local 481, a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, and a self-taught businessman who also owned and managed real estate. Ben was blessed with a beautiful tenor voice and had a particular passion for singing Italian songs and light opera. He was a cantor and soloist at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Lebanon where his wife was an organist and also provided tenor solos at numerous other establishments and churches for weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other special occasions as well as benefits. He is survived by his beloved wife Marcia (Rouse) Ancona of 43 years; two sons, Benjamin Ancona Jr. and his wife Jennifer, Frank Ancona and his wife Katie; two daughters, Jane Siegel and her husband Peter, and Maria Ancona; and twelve grandchildren. Ben is also survived by four brothers, Joseph Ancona, Antonio Ancona, John Ancona and his wife Lora, and Michael Ancona and his wife Jackie, several nephews, nieces and extended family members. Ben had a unique personality and will be genuinely remembered by those who loved him. Ben's family will receive relatives and friends on Wednesday, March 23, 2022 from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Potter Funeral Home, 456 Jackson Street, Willimantic, CT 06226. Burial will be private. For online memorial guestbook please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com.