Benigno P. Leone (Benny), 93,

Benigno P. Leone (Benny), 93, of Mendon, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Maureen Leone for 65 years. After meeting her in England, during his time in the Air Force, he brought her home to his parents, the late Donato and Ida (Scioli) Leone of Mendon. He took great pride in his family and purchased land next door to his father’s property to build a house and raise his children close to his parents.
  He built a career as a Teamster at Varney Brother’s Concrete until his retirement. He enjoyed collecting toys and license plates, attending car shows and flea markets with his antique cars, tinkering in the garage, caring for his yard, and football Sundays. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.
He is survived by his sister, Anne Van Koert of Mansfield; his children, Peter Leone and his wife Denise of Wellesley, Mark Leone and his wife Jo-Marie of Mendon, and Bettina Leone and her husband John Daignault of Mendon; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Nancy Leone.
The funeral will be held Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 9 A.M. from the Consigli Ruggerio Funeral Home 46 Water St. Milford. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 A.M. at the St. Gabriel the Archangel Church 151 Mendon St. Upton Ma. The burial will follow in the Hopedale Village Cemetery in Hopedale MA.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 4 to 7 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Friends of Mendon Elders at 62 Providence Street Mendon, MA 01756

 

Guest Book

Dear Mark and Family, Please accept our sincere condolences. May all the great, and loving memories be in your hearts eternally. Take care, and god bless. Sincerely, David Carchio and Family
David Carchio

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Tina, Mark and Peter I am so saddened to hear the death of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Kevin, Joan, Fia and Orla Molloy Ireland .

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Your father's wisdom and guidance will live on through the memories you shared. My deepest condolences to you and your family. With all my love 🙏🙏🙏sandra.
Sandra Morales.

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Tina and Mark so sorry for your loss of your Dad he was the very Best ! Godspeed !
Anthony Parente

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Mark, very sorry for the loss of your Dad All best to you and family.🙏🙏🙏
Bob & Sandy Neilan

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What a wonderful father and husband. The care and love you showed to Auntie Maureen was so loving. Your love story was one for the record books. Your warm smile would light up a room. ❤️❤️❤️
Cassandra Molloy Lopez

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A warm hug, a joke, a laugh, “eat some more”, repeat ❤️ You were one of a kind uncle Benny and I’m so grateful auntie Maureen found you much love and fond memories ☘️ Renee Molloy
Renee Molloy

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Thank you for being such a wonderful Uncle and amazing man. You guided us with a ready smile and laugh that will always remain in my heart, and a generosity and purity of spirit that gave us a great sense of what Life is really about. You and Auntie always put family first. I’m sorry I didn’t get to you in time to say this in person, but I appreciate all you did for me & I’m so grateful you were in my life. I hope you and Auntie are enjoying each other in Heaven and I bet there’s one helluva penny ante game going on! Love you, miss you. 💔🥲🙏♥️
Ellen G Oldfield

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Thank you for a lifetime of wonderful memories, Uncle Ben. You were an amazing Uncle and you and Auntie lived and raised us with the qualities we all hold so dear, and family always came first. So grateful for your kind and caring love, and I have a place in my heart where your laugh and hugs will always live. Miss you and sorry I didn’t get there soon enough…Love you always.
Ellen G Oldfield

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