Ben DiMonte passed away peacefully at his home in Hampton Bays after a long illness. An accomplished artisan of wood-carving and stained glass, he created many pieces which he donated for charitable causes. In addition, he volunteered his time to St. Rosalie's Food Pantry and to the Horticultural Alliance of the Hamptons.

Ben grew up in Astoria, Queens where he met and married his wife Marie. After careers in New York City, they settled in Hampton Bays where they have permanently resided for the last twenty-five years. Happily married for 55 years, Marie and Ben enjoyed travel and gardening together. His humor, creativity, generosity and warm smile will be missed by all who knew him.

Visitation will be Friday, October 2nd, from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated on Saturday - October 3rd from St. Rosalie's R. C. Church at 10:30am.

Donations in his memory may be made to East End Hospice, P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978