Benjamin E. Wilt, Sr.

Wilt, Benjamin E.

Greece: Passed February 24, 2012, at age 87. Predeceased by wife, Lavella Wilt and son, Barry Wilt, Sr. He is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Tomasi; sons, Benjamin Jr. (Sharon), Edwin (Maria) and Kevin Wilt; step-sons, Michael, David (Ellen) and Frank (Sherry) Burgio; grandchildren, Joe, Tim (Judy), Scott (Susan), Mandy, Barry Jr., Steven and Katherine Wilt; several step-grandchildren; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Cassidy, and Madison; brother, Calvin Wilt; sister-in-law, Gloria Tomasi; several nieces and nephews. He will be missed by his cat, Kiki.

Ben was a WW II veteran and retired from Rochester Telephone Co. in 1988. He enjoyed fishing and birdwatching.

Family will receive friends, 4-7 PM, Thursday, at New Comer Funeral Home, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to www.honorflightrochester.org/donations.