Benny owned and operated Ben’s Appliance & Kitchens in Batavia, New York together with his wife and children for over 59 years. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving his country in World War II in the Pacific Theater. He was a former Commander of the VFW in Oakfield, a member of St. Padre Pio Parish in Oakfield and a founding member of the Paolo Busti Cultural Foundation and a Frank Sinatra enthusiast.
Benny was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather whose family was the center of his life. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years; Mary (Ianni) Giambrone; sons Benny Jr. (Linda) Giambrone of Oakfield and Victor (Maria) Giambrone of Clarence; daughter Valerie (Duane) Schultz of Oakfield;
He cared for, loved and inspired his grandchildren; Steven (Megan) Giambrone of Phoenixville, PA., Carolyn (Tara) Abare of Webster, Anthony (Jerrod) Giambrone of Kenmore, Peter Giambrone of Chili, Gina (Andrew) Gerber of Philadelphia, Andrea (James Despaw) Schultz of Rochester, and Christina (fiancé Lee Sobieski) Giambrone of Depew; step grandchildren Lindsay and Carol Adornetto of Clarence. He encouraged mischief in his treasured great-grandchildren; Colin, Nora, Henri and Rosa. Also surviving are his brother in law; William Renz of Batavia; sisters in law Angie Mattioli of Akron and Linda Ianni of Corfu, along with several nieces and nephews.
There will be no prior calling hours. Per Ben’s request, services will be held privately by the family. He will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery on Maple Ave. in Oakfield.
In Memory of Benny, we say “Don’t disgrace your name and don’t disgrace your country.”
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Genesee Orleans ARC www.arcgo.org 64 Walnut St. in Batavia or St. Padre Pio Parish Fund 56 Maple Ave. Oakfield, NY 14125 or UMMC Foundation 127 North St. Batavia, NY 14020. For more information please call 585-343-8260 or to share a memory or condolence with the family in memory of Benny, please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.
