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DEJOHN, Benjamin P.
Benjamin P. DeJohn, 85, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 19, 2012. Ben was predeceased by his beloved wife Teresa (DiPersio) DeJohn in 2010. He was born on March 30, 1927 to Charles and Constance DeJohn of Rocky Hill. He served as a Sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II. Ben was a second generation home builder, constructing and remodeling homes throughout the Greater Hartford area. He was proud to pass the knowledge he learned from his own father and Lennart Berg down to a third generation of home builders, his three sons Paul, Benjamin, Jr., and Gene. Ben was widely known for his friendliness, his love of the Red Sox, his love for his daughters-in-law, Ann Marie, Carol and Merilee, and most especially, his grandchildren: Paul, Jr., Michele, Kristin, Mark, Christopher, Ben, Lindsey, and Hope. He also leaves his brothers James, Anthony and Alfred, a sister-in-law Victoria, and a host of nieces and nephews. Ben loved his Terrywood Road and Atria friends. His nickname, the "Mayor", was a source of pride and he fully expected to resume his role upon return from the hospital.
Funeral services will leave Tuesday, April 24 at 9:15 a.m. from the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Blvd., Wethersfield for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in the Church of the Incarnation, 544 Prospect Street, Wethersfield. Burial with will follow in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are Monday 4-7 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association-CT Chapter, 5 Brookside Drive, P.O. Box 5022, Wallingford, CT 06492. For on-line expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin DEJOHN
May 2, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you all though your grief. Sending you all our deepest sympathies.
Emmanuel Nadeau
May 2, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you all though your grief. Sending you all our deepest sympathies.
Tina Deprey
April 25, 2012
I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. DeJohn at the Atria were i take care of one of his friends for many years Mr. Gagnon, we had many wonderful time's with Ben, we had a wonderful time with him the night before the operation outside talking and laughing so hard. He was a wonderful man and a very proud father-Grandfather and Friend, he will be missed. There will never be another Mayor like Mr. DeJohn
Fred and Vivian Bachteler
April 24, 2012
It was a pleasure knowing Ben for many years, and he will always be remembered fondly. Our condolences to the DeJohn family.
April 24, 2012
Dear Paul, Ben , and Gene.
Patti I send you our deepest sympathies, and will not forget your dad's happy face and his sharp memory.
May he rest in pease.
Victor and Patti Vallera.
Gail Walker
April 23, 2012
Dear Paul, Gene, Ben Jr. and Family,
I remember when my mom Dolores and our families would get together every Christmas Holiday celebration at Jimmie's house and enjoy your Dad's stories - he always loved making my daughter laugh!!!!
May God bless and comfort all of you during this time.
Bob Rosson
April 23, 2012
Paul, Ben & Gene,
Judy and I wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and your families at this time of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
April 23, 2012
Our thughts and prayers go out to the Dejohn family what very nice man he will be missed and Im glad we got to meet him. Joanne and staff of Bank of Ameerica,Wethersfield
American Heart Association
April 23, 2012
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Michael Branciforte
April 22, 2012
To the DeJohn Family,
I am so very sad to read of the passing of your dad. He was always nice to all of us kids who grew up in Farms Village. It was a great place to grow up. May god rest his sole.
Sue (Lawlor)
April 22, 2012
To Ben's Family - Such fond memories of a dear man, and my dad's Loyal golf partner. Heartfelt condolences.
Jimmie DeJohn
April 22, 2012
Paul, Gene, Ben Jr. & Families,
I am old enough to remeber the Sunday at the "Nonnies" on Main Street, where all DeJohn's brothers and families gathered.
Your dad leaves a legacy of being a good man, good husband, father, and uncle.
Many will misss him, my sympathy to your families.
Ron DeJohn
April 22, 2012
Paul, Gene, and Ben Jr. & Families,
My deepest sympathy at the passing of your dad and my uncle Benny.
He was a great man to all who knew him, and for the numerous people who ever asked me, "are you related to Ben DeJohn, the builder", I always answered with great pride: "yes, he's my uncle!"
May he rest in peace...
Tom, Suzanne, and Jeannette DeFrino
April 22, 2012
We are so grateful and fortunate to have met Ben at Atria. What a truly sweet man and great friend to my father. Although we only knew him for a short time, he made a lasting impression on our family and will be dearly missed. Our deepest sympathies for your loss.
Len Bartone
April 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael & Tina Lionetti
April 22, 2012
When we concentrate on the Joy of the Memories that we have. Those who are apart of those Memories continue to Live In Our Hearts Forever...
God Bless the Entire DeJohn Family..
Our Prayers are with you...
Mark & Nadine DiBella
April 22, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Rosemary Morganti Ames
April 22, 2012
Big Ben was a true gentleman and amazing man. The love and pride of his work and family taught me so much that I will always value. May you find comfort in knowing how many lives both he and Terry touched. God Bless you all as you carry on his name.
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