Benjamin W. Piazza, 69, of Syracuse, NY died on June 18, 2021 at the Syracuse VA Medical Center.
Born January 28, 1952 in Gouverneur, NY, son of Angelo and Gloria (Wilson) Piazza, he graduated from Watertown High School in 1970. After graduating, he joined the US AirForce and was honorably discharged in 1974. He then attended Greeley University. , Colorado.
Upon his return to Watertown, he worked for his father at Piazza Construction for many years.
Benjamin received his certification to become a diving master in Cozumel, Mexico and would bring people into scuba diving. He loved to cook and was a huge fan of the Montreal Canadiens. He loved going to the Carrier Dome and loved everything about Syracuse U. His favorite things included Dinosaur barbecue sauce, The Beatles, German crystal, biking through Europe, and skiing in the Alps. He loved to play and refurbish guitars and built his own.
Among his survivors are his mother, Gloria F. Piazza, Watertown; six sisters, Nancy Piazza, Voorheesville, NY, Patricia (Michael) Hennegan, Homosassa, FL, Joan (Greg) Smith, Watertown, Gail Piazza and her companion, Paul Vanderpool, Auburn, NY, Penny Piazza, Longmeadow, MA, Julie ( Sean) Kelly, Watertown, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Benjamin is predeceased by his father, Angelo B. Piazza.
Call hours will be 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23 at Hart & Bruce Funeral Home, 117 N. Massey St., Watertown.
A prayer service will be held Thursday, June 24 at 9:30 am at the funeral home, followed by a funeral mass at 10 am at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Glenwood Cemetery.
Donations can be made to the Concussion Legacy Foundation 361 Newberry St., Boston, MA 02115. (857-244-0810)
Online condolences can be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com
