Ben attended grade school and high school in Middletown, New York, he proudly served in World War II (U.S. Army Tank Corporation) and served in Italy, as supply Sergeant and Tank Commander. He was the 752nd Tank Battalion. Ben was a member of many clubs and organizations, including The Excelsior Hook & Ladder Co., Middletown Elks Lodge #1097, Titusville American Legion Post #1, Titusville VFW POST #4228, United Commercial Travelers, President of the Middletown Junior Member of Commerce, Vice President of New York State Junior Chamber of Commerce, and was an elected councilman in Deerpark, Orange County, New York. He worked as manager at ABC Liquors, was a buyer for Babcock Building Supply, owned Ben’s Tavern in Titusville, and finally retired at Brevard Lumber & Co, in Titusville.
Preceded in death by his father Benjamin D. Lane, mother Lillian Eva Lane, a brother, daughter-in-law Patti Lane, and great grandson Kevin Lane. Left to cherish his memory is his wife Monette Lane of 42 years, sons Benjamin D. Lane III (Nancy) and Michael E. Lane, and stepdaughter Darlene Clarke. Grandchildren Daniel Lane(Heather), Kristen Tsilogianis (John), Breanne Lane, and Samuel Lane (Meghan). Great grandchildren, Owen, Alexis, Bobby, Max, Sophie, Aubree, and Dillion.
The viewing and service will be held at Brevard Memorial Funeral Home, located on 5475 N. US Highway 1, Cocoa, FL 32927 on August 21st, 2018. The viewing will be from 4:00pm-5:00pm and a short service to follow. * A graveside service will held at a later date.
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