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Benjamin Carr Obituary
Born May 14, 1947 in Meriden, he was the son of the late Malcolm and Josephine (Grillo) Carr. He served honorable during the Vietnam Era with the U.S. Coast Guard and was employed by Mass Mutual Financial Group for 26 years retiring in 2007. Ben was the National Director of Reps for the Right Coast and had a passion for his 1947 Chevy Sedan Delivery, a replica of his grandfather's car. He was an avid Richard Petty fan and a member of the Wednesday night gang. Ben loved his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Besides his wife he leaves his children, Barbara and husband, Patrick Murphy, of Plantsville, Benjamin Carr Jr., and wife, Cathy, of Boise, Idaho, Michael Sargunas Jr., and wife, Marta, of Meriden, Laura Carr, of Bristol, Jessica Hicks, of Waterbury, Ricky Carr, of Milldale, and Mark Carr and fiancée, Kimberlee White, of Milldale; 12 grandchildren, Allison, Monica, Tanisheanna, Kaylee, Sandi, Megan, Javon, Carissa, Michael, Caelin, Madison and James; also his two faithful companions, Bel-Air and Malibu. He was predeceased by his first wife, Karen (Lesniewski) Carr; and a grandson, Mason Hicks.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 21, at 7 p.m., at the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington. Burial will be at the conscience of the family. Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital at Yale New Haven, P.O. Box 1849, New Haven, CT 06508. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiafh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benjamin Carr
Beatrice Mendoza
May 20, 2010
Molly and Mike,
It was shocking news for me to hear of Ben's passing. I send you much love and have you in my prayers. May all the good memories of your family keep you strong during this most hurtful time. My prayers are with you and your loved ones.
Marjorie Johnson
May 19, 2010
Dear Molly, so sorry about Ben passing, our prayers are with your family. May God give you strenght in this time of sorrow. Jim & Marjorie Johnson
May 19, 2010
Dear Molly, Sorry to hear about your husband's passing. Should you need anything, please call us. Nancy, Shawna and Cindy
May 19, 2010
Dear Molly, we are sorry to hear of your husband's passing. If there is anything we can do please call us. Nancy, Shawna and Cindy
Potsy Chrostowski
May 19, 2010
benny boy rest in peace my good friend since 6th grade we had a lot of good times very sorry to hear about your passing
Dave Winchell
May 18, 2010
Molly :
We were so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. We feel bad that we were away this weekend and missed your call. Ben meant a lot to us and we will miss him dearly.
Dave & Ronnie
Gary Rhoades
May 18, 2010
So sorry to hear of Benny's passing. I enjoyed many years of good times between the Goodguy and the Right Coast Rep association with both Ben and Molly. His passing will leave an enormous void in many hearts. He's now in a better pace with no pain and suffering. All our love and sympathy to Molly and her family. Gary and Barb Rhoades
May 18, 2010
Our thoughts are prayers are with all of you. Ben was a great neighbor and friend.
You have our deepest sympathies,
Angelique, Neil, Mary, Eva & Mia Bilodeau
solmaria morales
May 18, 2010
Molly & family my condolesces my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Solmaria & jon
Christina and Norman
May 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone. Ben will be forever in our hearts and will be missed. Sending our Love, Christina and Norman
Bruce & Jodi Childs
May 17, 2010
Molly & family.. we are so very sorry to hear about Ben. Know that you are in our thoughts.
With our deepest sympathy,
Bruce & Jodi
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