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Benton David Dante Montelione Manypenny

March 24, 1980 ~ August 29, 2021

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Benton David Dante Montelione Manypenny, a loving son, grandson brother, and nephew who had a gift of never meeting a stranger passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 29, 2021, from an epileptic seizure. He was 41. Born in Wheeling, WV on March 24, 1980, Ben was one of two sons born to Lawrence and Constance Montelione Manypenny. Benton graduated from Sacred Heart of Mary Catholic School and attended Weirton Madonna High School. He transferred to Weir High School, his sophomore year, and graduated in 1998. In high school and middle school, Ben was a member of the football, wrestling, and track teams. Ben worked for Holy Basil, LLC. as a manager where he was regarded as an excellent employee and considered the owner Deepak as his brother. He also was a local D.J. known as D.J. Train. Very family-oriented, Ben found most of his enjoyment in life helping others and being part of the community. He enjoyed coaching Weir Middle School Football and Wrestling and volunteering his time with the Mel Blount Youth Home, All-Star Steeler Roast, the Art Rooney Award Dinner; and volunteering as the Weirton Junior Don public address announcer, during the 1995 championship season. In his free time, Ben enjoyed spending time with his three rescue dogs and cats, listening to music, attending concerts, and had season tickets to WVU football. Ben was a member of the Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton, and the Sons of The American Legion, where he served as president. He was a prolific fundraiser. Ben was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bruno Montelione; his grandparents, Hazel and JosephManypenny, his uncles, Joseph Montelione and Joseph Perry Manypenny Ben will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his parents, Larry and Connie Manypenny; his brother, Bruno Montelione (Jennifer) Manypenny, his grandmother, June Parnos, his Uncle, David Montelione; and many family and friends he met along the way. Visitation will be 6-8 PM Tuesday and 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Thursday at Saint Paul’s Roman Catholic Church in Weirton. Interment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery, Weirton Memorial contributions may be made to the Benton D. Manypenny Memorial Fund. Share tributes at www.grecohertnick.com
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  1. We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Greco Hertnick Funeral Home

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  8. I’m so sorry, Larry and Connie! I remember Benton from preschool. He and my son, Matt, then graduated from Weir High together. You will be in my prayers!

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  11. Deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers.to the family for your loss. Benton was a very nice guy. I’m sure you have lots of great memories to cherish. I:’m sending a hug to each of you.

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  26. Oh my goodness. I’m so sorry for you all. That is a light snuffed out far too soon. I’ll be praying for all of you during this difficult transition.

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  39. Connie and Larry and family, I am so very sorry to hear about Ben. He was a very kind and gentle soul. My heart breaks for you❤️🙏

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  46. Ben was a beautiful soul who will be dearly missed. He will live on in our memories. Praying for the family in this difficult time.

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  59. Thoughts and prayers to the Manypenny family, Ben was a wonderful friend who made everyone around him feel loved. With Love, Brant & Lily

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  66. Our deepest sympathy to the family. May God comfort you and give you strength during this very difficult time.

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  69. My heart broke in a million pieces when I heard. Where do I even begin? My first memory of you is probably 30 some years ago when you got that cool race car bed at the house in New Cumberland. Or watching Wizard of Oz on the couch over and over. Or going to that skate rink on Halloween. My favorite memory was when we were both single on Valentines Day one year and decided to go out and celebrate together… we dressed to the nines and you took me to Tin Angel on Mount Washington where we staged a proposal for the fun of it and they brought out champagne! Each and every memory is one of smiles, laughter and fun. You had a heart of GOLD and a smile that lit up any room you entered. You had a way of making everything, every moment, better because you were there. I love you Ben. May you Rest In Peace. My deepest condolences to Mrs. & Mr. Manypenny, Bruno, Jen and your entire family. Words fail to express my deep sorrow for your loss.

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  72. Rest in Peace Ben. You will be missed! You were such a Wonderful Man Ben! My deepest sympathies to your Mom and Dad and your Brother Bruno right now. May God Bless your Surviving Friends and Family Members during this time of hardship.

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  77. Connie, Larry, Bruno & family I am heart broken for your loss of Ben, he was always very kind to me. May God comfort you today and the days ahead 🙏🏼💔❤️

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  78. Condolences to Larry, Connie, Bruno and all family. Ben, you will truly be missed. Rest Easy, my man!! 💛💙

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  82. Love you Ben you will always be missed very loving soul and you had heart of gold I am sure you are watching over us may God gives strength to family

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  85. I am saddened today about the passing of Ben. I met Ben as a wonderful, joyful little boy entering kindergarten at New Cumberland school. We had a special connection. He was always so cheerful and full of energy and he always wanted to help and please others. Later I met him as an adult and found out that he still had that loving open heart. During his first Christmas in Kindergarten, he excitedly came to my office with a present for me. As I opened a beautiful large snow globe with a music box his smile grew brighter. I still have that decoration and display it each Christmas. It has always been special to me and now it grows even more meaningful. I will always remember Ben especially at Christmas. RIP to a special young man. My sympathy goes out to his parents and family.

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  92. Your smiling face and gentle ways will be missed. A good heart who brought happiness to the world.

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  95. With loving memories of “Benton Manypenny”, especially when you held your hand out for our family. Kindness is never forgotten.

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  97. Sending prayers for you all at this most difficult time. Remembering Ben who had such a beautiful singing voice and personality.

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  98. Deepest sympathy to Larry,Connie, Bruno and family. So sorry for your loss. Prayers are with you. Frank/Sheila DeCaria and family

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  100. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. Love Ron and Patty Baker

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  104. Connie and Larry, so very sorry for your loss. Ben was a student in my class some years ago at WVNCC. Such a charismatic young man. I am praying for your strength to get through these days. Delores King

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  106. I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family. I had the pleasure of coaching Benny at Sacred Heart of Mary and he was a fine young man. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

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  108. Our thoughts, hugs, and prayers are with the family, Ben was a very sweet gentleman. Always courteous and friendly. Tammie Hall

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  111. Larry, Connie & family. My sincere sympathy regarding the passing of Ben. I was so sorry to hear this. Know that Jackie & my thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.

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  113. Deepest sympathy to Larry,Connie and Family with the loss of Ben. Ben spent a lot of time at our house being a friend of our son Ryan . I remember him as being a kind ,fun loving kid. May your fond memories sustain you at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Ben. Dan and Denise Kelly

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  114. Dear Larry and Connie, I was saddened to learn of the loss of your son. Sending my deepest sympathy, love and prayers to you both. May Ben rest with the angels and dance with saints. Love, Cindy

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  116. I went to college with Ben’s dad Larry at Shepherd; where we were good friends. He seems to have been a fantastic young man and my deepest condolences to Larry and his wife and family.

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  117. Ben was a loving, funny, compassionate and wonderful soul. The Colangelo family mourns with the Manypenny family. May God bring you comfort during this difficult time.

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