Benjamin Thomas Graham

1987 - 2024

Benjamin Thomas Graham, 36, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 7, 2024, in Meriden. Born in New Haven, CT, on July 11, 1987, he was the son of Linda Ransom (her partner, Joseph LeCara) of Englewood, FL, and Wayne Graham (his wife, Kathleen) of Meriden. Benjamin graduated from Maloney High School in 2005 and was on the swim team. He also attended Southern CT State University. Benjamin was employed by Sikorsky Aircraft as a Lead Electrician on the Black Hawk Helicopters for 18 years.

Benjamin loved his children more than anything, they were his world. He loved working on his house, which was his grandparents' house on Wayne Lane. He was an avid collector of Legos, Hot Wheels, oddities, bones, and Volkswagens. He was passionate about his unique art and carpentry projects.

Besides his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Remi Graham; his sons, Silas Narain, and Elijiah Graham; his brother, Devin Graham and his partner Cristina Tecce; his partner Xiomara Campos and her sons, Xander and Ryder Brechlin and his stepbrothers, Michael and Alex Perfetto. He is also survived by his aunts and uncles, Gary and Bonnie Ransom, Richard and Kathy Graham, Gary and Martha Graham, and Susan Spellacy Willette, his cousins, Christopher, Justine, Robin, Laurent, David, Bryan, Ken and Steve. He was predeceased by his grandparents, William and Ellerslie Graham, Patricia and Edward Ransom, his cousin, Timothy Ransom and his uncles, Brian Graham, and Keith Graham.

Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Sunday, January 14th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the John J. Ferry & Sons Funeral Home, 88 E. Main St., Meriden, CT 06450. A service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be private. For online condolences, please visit jferryfh.com.