It is with heavy hearts and cherished memories we announce the passing of Benito (Ben) Grata on April 18, 2024. He took his last breath at St. Michael’s Hospice surrounded by the love of his family, who he never forgot despite living with advanced dementia.
Ben held many titles in his life, from devoted husband of 57 years to Gabriella, loving father to Roma (Walter), Joey (Shauneen), and Daniel (Nicolle) but he took the most pride in his role as a dedicated Nonno to his 6 grandsons, Carson, Adam, Matteo, Logan, Jacob, Damien and his granddaughter/best friend, Lauren.
He is a son to Roma and Giuseppe, a brother to Salvino and Silvana who predeceased him. Ben embraced being a brother-in-law to Albert (Elsie), Maria (Felice), Guy (Mary), Mike (Sharon), a cousin, an uncle and a friend to many here and abroad.
Ben immigrated to Canada from his birthplace in Susegana, Italy in 1957 in search of a better life and to support his family back home. With determination and a strong work ethic, he overcame the many obstacles of coming to a new country with grace and dignity. Ben was a proud BC logger and labourer who worked tirelessly for many decades building the infrastructure we continue to enjoy today. As his family, we are grateful and indebted to him for the risks he took with his life to give us ours.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday May 2nd, 2024 at 11:00 AM, St. Jude's Parish & Shrine 3078 Renfrew St. Vancouver BC, entombment to follow at Ocean View Burial Park South Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Benito to the Alzheimer’s Society of BC are humbly accepted.
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