Benedict Colombo

Benedict Colombo, 57 of Huguenot, Staten Island New York passed from this life on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at his home in Pennsylvania. Ben was born on June 16, 1965 in Brooklyn and moved to Staten Island in 1969. He was the son of John, deceased, and Dorothy Colombo. He is also survived by his sister, Rosanne Colombo-Wilson, brother-in-law John and his sidekick, Steel. He graduated from Tottenville High School and went on to become an Operating Engineer for Local 14. He was a demolition expert working throughout the country in Kansas City, Atlanta, throughout the tri-state area and even in the Bahamas. His expertise was called upon in some of the most challenging project in very difficult areas, including Ground Zero at the World Trade Center. Ben always loved his toys, from building his Camaro dragster, his custom Harleys and a collection of boats, Wave Runners and quads. None of these compared, however, to his love of his home at Lake Wallenpaupack. Ben would travel to the Lake just to spend one-on-one time with his pit bull Steel, but he was happiest when he was sharing his home with friends and family. You never knew who would be there, but you did know that they were having a great time with Ben. Anyone who knew Ben knows that he didn't follow any rules, and neither did his heart. On his way to the Lake, he would make special trips to Fretta Brothers to have all the specialties on hand. He would also make sure to fully stock his famous candy drawer. He was always willing to share his home, his toys and most importantly, his time. He will be missed most of all for his generosity of spirit, his beautiful smile and the unconditional love of his family. The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at the John Vincent Scalia Home For Funerals, Inc., 28 Eltingville Blvd. (at Eltingville Station), Staten Island, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Holy Child Church located at 4747 Amboy Road Staten Island, New York 10312. Interment will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY. If so desired, donations is Benedict's memory to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center would be greatly appreciated.

Benedict Colombo

June 16, 1965 - October 12, 2022