Benjamin Cifone Obituary

Benjamin Cifone, 93, of North Versailles, passed away at Forbes Hospital on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, with his wife by his side. Born and raised in North Braddock. Son of the late Benjamin and Theresa (Bloise) Cifone. Beloved husband of Marie (DiVittorio) Cifone. Ben and Marie were married for 58 years. Ben was in the army, stationed in Alaska as a medic. He worked at Westinghouse R&D in Churchill for 30 years. Loving father of Renee (Mike) Ansell and former son-in-law, Jordan Garbin, and Leslie (the late Rick) Ethridge. Dear grandfather of Zachary, Sydney, Brandon, and Alec. Benjamin was preceded in death by sisters, Madeline Aiello and Josephine Stednak; and brothers, Anthony, John, William, and Louis Cifone. Also survived by sister, Mary "Shirley" McCarron. Ben was the most loving husband, father, grandfather, and uncle to all and will be very missed. Friends received from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, at JAMES F. KUTCH FUNERAL HOMES AND CREMATORY, 433 Lincoln Hwy., East McKeesport, PA 15035, (412) 823-4054, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025, at St. Patrick's Church, McKeesport, Mary Mother of God Parish. Interment will follow with military honors at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made in Ben's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or disabled veterans of America. For online condolences, please visit www.kutchfuneralhome.org.