Name: Bennie G. Grammatico



Life Dates: 4/25/1924 - 11/1/2003



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Pre-deceased by

Predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years Nikki and brother Phil; sister: Louise Cavuoto; parents, Luigi Teresa.



Survived by

Survived by his children, Ben (Fran) Grammatico, Louis Grammatico, Richard (Jeanne) Grammatico; 7 grandchildren; brothers and sisters Mike Grammatico, Joe Grammatico, Carl Grammatico, Gene (Olga) Grammatico, Rose Mignano, Mary (John) Milliman, Jeanette (Robert) Luipold; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.



History

Ben was a machine operator for Yawman Erbe in Rochester, NY. Ben was actively involved with music all of his life. The last 10 years found him playing and directing the Gateswinger`s.



Donations

In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to American Cancer Society, 1400 Winton Rd., N., Rochester, NY 14609 or to St. Mary`s Hospice, 89 Genesee St. Rochester, NY 14611 in Ben`s memory.



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc., 1411 Vintage Lane (Between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Ben`s visitation will be Monday 2-4 7-9. His Funeral Service will be celebrated Tuesday 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

Ben was a loving grandfather who was always very active in his grandchildren`s lives. He was a true gentleman, social, spontaneous and a very calm person. Ben always had a keen sense of attention to detail on everything he involved himself with. His love was music, he played the trumpet and inspired many people musically. He was always very supportive of those around him. Ben was also very handy, he could fix most anything.