Bennie A. "Ben" Fontanelle
Bennie A. "Ben" Fontanelle
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Ben was born on October 12, 1939, to Ben and Dorothy (Bartholomew) Fontanelle in Burton, Ohio. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army, 2nd Battalion/21st Artillery. Ben married Barbara in 1983, and together he helped raise 3 children, Terry Brooks, Phyllis Andrews & Staci Burch.
He retired from the Geauga City Highway Department after over 30 years of service.
Ben will be greatly missed by his beloved wife, Barbara; Terry Brooks (Lisa Gibbs), Phyllis Andrews, Pat & Staci Burch; his sisters Connie DiBlase & Gloria Diederich; and grandchildren Patrick, Eric, Lizzy, Ben, Colin, Sean, Hope & Keith. Nieces & nephews: Andrew, Bruce, Pattie, Paula, Stacey, Terry, Veronica
He was preceded in death by his parents Ben & Dorothy Fontanelle, sisters Janet Kavalcic & June amd her husband Glen Frost, nephews Don & Mike Diederich.
Calling hours will be held at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St, Middlefield, Ohio, on Saturday September 20th from 1:00PM until his service at 3:00 PM. A private family burial will take place at a later date.
Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com
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