Benjamin Benny Libera

Benjamin ""Benny"" Libera 83, of Wethersfield, beloved husband of Nancy (Isleib) for 62 years died Thursday, (September 19, 2013) at home with his family by his side. He was born February 5, 1930 in Springfield, Mass and was the son of the late Archie and Mary (Guistina) Libera. Benny served in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He retired as a foreman at the age of 62 after many years of employment with the Arrow Tool Company of Wethersfield. He enjoyed playing bocce, shuffleboard, horseshoes, gardening, cards and bowling, spending time in Florida; but most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family. In his younger years he played baseball. Besides his wife he is survived by his seven children Rick Libera and his wife Kathy Hayes of Burke, VT., Ellen Stack and husband Jim of Wethersfield, Brad Libera and Kathy Pass of Port St. Lucie, FL., Julie Sapia and her husband Tom of Wethersfield, Mari Bradford and her husband Bob of Port St. Lucie, FL., Todd Libera and Michelle Weir of Rocky Hill, Kris Pace and her husband Mario of Wethersfield, a brother Reno Libera and wife Frances of Rocky Hill, Brother in Law and Sister in Law John and Ann Isleib of Newington. Benny also leaves his beloved grandchildren, Tony and Lindi Libera, Jon, Michael and Jamie Stack, Michelle Gallagher and Billy Pass, Tommy, Taylor and Kristina Sapia, Nick and Mikayla Bradford, Kerri-Ann and Anthony Libera, Amanda and Alex Pace. He was predeceased by his sister Rita Foligno.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 1pm at the D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, 277 Folly Brook Boulevard, Wethersfield. Burial will follow in Village Cemetery in Wethersfield. Donations in Benny's memory may be made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center, 85 Retreat Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106 For online expressions of sympathy please visit www.desopo.com.

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