Ben Pavia

Pavia, Ben J., of Overland, Missouri, died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the age of 76. He was the loving husband of the late Sharon Pavia; beloved son of the late Vincent and Lucille Pavia; Devoted father of Lisa (David) DuBois, Julie (Ed) Mauzy and B.J. (Jill) Pavia. Cherished grandfather of Jason, Jennifer, Victoria, Justin, Matthew, Kaitlyn and Baby Pavia due in November. Ben is also survived by his sister-in-law, Sally Pavia; brother, Jack (Paulette) Pavia; sisters, Jenny House and Theresa Gruntman; and sister-in-law Pat (Chuck) Cohagen. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Jerry Pavia, Margaret Moran, Tony Pavia and Jim Pavia. Ben was a loving uncle, cousin and friend to many. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Association or American Cancer Society.