Benedict Ralph Biondi, Jr.

Benedict Ralph Biondi, Jr., a native of New Haven, CT, and longtime resident of Saint Peters, MO, passed away Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the age of 77. Loving husband of the late Angelina Biondi; beloved son of the late Benedict R., Sr. and Helen Biondi; devoted father of Stephani (Gerald Kuffer) Bruni and Ben Biondi; cherished grandfather of Samantha (Austin) Rose, Tyler Bruni, Nichole Bruni, and Trevor Biondi; dear brother of Donald (Ellen) Biondi; treasured uncle of Jillian McLaughlin, Janessa Greenwood, Deanne Annunziato, Stephen Elia, and Michelle Caserta.

Ben was an amateur ham radio operator and a member of ARRL, an amateur radio club. He liked to tinker, and he enjoyed mechanics and carpentry. Ben loved to cook, especially dishes that honored his Italian heritage, and he liked to travel. Ben liked science fiction books and movies, and is remembered fondly for his quick witted nature and impatience for indecisiveness. He also enjoyed photography and was an amateur photographer, and in his younger years he liked to race boats and enjoyed the outdoors and camping.

Ben was dearly beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Memorial contributions may be made in Ben's honor to the Alzheimer's Association.