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Benjamin "Ben" Runfola

1928 - 2014

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Thursday

January

Mass of Christian Burial

Thursday, January 1, 1970

St. Gabriel's RC Church

100 North Main St.-Route 79

Marlboro, New Jersey, United States

Service Time: 10:00 AM

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Monday

July

Interment at: St. Rose Of Lima Cemetery

11:15 am

Monday, July 28, 2014

St. Rose Of Lima Cemetery

299 Freehold-Englishtown Road

Freehold, New Jersey, United States

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Visitation

When Monday, July 28th, 2014 8:30am - 9:30am Location Freeman Manalapan-Marlboro FH Address 344 US Highway 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726

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When Monday, July 28th, 2014 10:00am Officiating Reverend Joy Chacko Location St. Gabriel's Historic Church Address 549 Route 520 East Marlboro, NJ 07746

Your daughter, Anne Leonardi posted a condolence

Sunday, February 17, 2019

I love you, Daddy. I just saw you on Valentines Day this week. I miss you so much. When I visit you I feel so much better. Hoping and praying you are at peace. xoxoxoxoxo

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

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ANNE posted a condolence

Friday, April 10, 2015

HI DADDY I MISS YOU EVERYDAY. I AM SO GLAD THAY ME LITTLE BEAR ORNAMENT IS STILL THERE WATCHING OVER YOU. I CRY FOR YOU EVERYDAY AND REMEMBER EVERYTHING THAT YOU TOLD ME. WE ARE ALL DOING OK. MOMMY IS DRIVING ME CRAZY JUST LIKE YOU TOLD ME SHE WOULD!! BUT, I AM KEEPING HER BUSY AND SHE HELPS ME WITH PEYTON AND STEVEN. I TAKE HER OUT TO LUNCH AND SHOPPING AND SOMETIMES SHE IS HAPPY. MOSTLY SHE CRIES FOR YOU..WHICH MAY SURPRISE YOU..BUT PEOPLE CHANGE. I AM BEING THE GLUE, AS YOU TOLD ME I SHOULD BE. I AM KEEPING THE FAMIY GLUED TOGETHER ALTHOUGH IT IS CHALLENGING AT TIMES. I COOK ON SUNDAY AND WE ALL HAVE SUNDAY DINNER LIKE YOU ALWAYS LOVED TO DO. I MADE AN EASTER EGG FOR YOU AND CAME TO SEE YOU ON EASTE. I COME EVERY WEEK...ALONE...TO SPEND TIME WITH YOU AND JUST TALK TO YOU. STEVE COMES TO SEE YOU TOO. HE IS DOING SO VERY WELL..HE HAS A NEW BIG JOB AND IS WORKING FOR BARRY DILLER..A BIG NAME IN COMMUNICATIONS. HE REALLY IS DOING WELL AND THEY LOVE HIM. I HAVE A GOOD BOY. HE WATCHES OVER HIS NANNY AND THEY HAVE ALOT OF SLEEPOVERS AT MY HOUSE. WE HAVE ALL BEEN GOING TO FUN PLACES AND TRYING TO KEEP UP OUR SPIRITS. I LOOK AT PHOTOS OF YOU AND SMILE..AND CRY..BUT MOSTLY SMILE. YOU ARE MY LITTLE BUNNY AND I HOPE THAT I CAN BE AS NICE AS YOU ARE ONE DAY WHEN I GROW UP FINALLY! I AM SCARED SOMETIMES WITHOUT YOU. I FEEL THAT I HAVE NO PROTECTION OR SAFE PLACE. BUT, WHEN I GET WEAK I REMEMBER THAT YOUR WERE STRONG WHEN YOU FOUGHT TO STAY ALIVE. I REMEMBER YOUR QUIET STRENGTH AND I MOVE FORWARD LIKE YOU TOLD ME TO DO. YOU TOLD ME TO BE STRONG WHEN YOU DIED AND I AM TRYING. YOU ARE THE BEST DADDY EVER. I AM NOT BEING SELFIH. I AM WORKING VERY HARD TO TAKE CARE OF MOMMY AND STEVEN..WE ARE ALL THAT WE HAVE. WE ARE THE POWER OF THREE AND HELP EACHOTHER. STEVEN IS THE GLUE SOMETIMES WHEN MOMMY AND I ARE SAD. HE BRINGS UP WATER WHEN WE CRY. HE HELPS US HAVE FUN ON HOLIDAYS WHEN WE ARE SAD. HE DANCES WITH MOMMY WHEN SHE FEELS GUILTY OR ALONE. I KNOW THAT WE ALL MADE SOME MISTAKES IN LIFE, BUT WE ARE ALL HOLDING HANDS IN HONOR OR YOU..AND STICKING TOGETHER LIKE YOU WANTED. I FEEL OVERWHELMED SOMETIMES COOKING AND TAKING CARE OF EVERYONE AND I AM SO VERY TIRED. BUT, I AM TAKING OVER YOUR JOB AS THE POWER AND GLUE...I AM DOING IT ALL FOR YOU, ESPECIALLY WHEN MOMMY FORGETS TO SAY THANK YOU OR A KID WORD. SHE IS TOUGH TO HANDLE, BUT I HAVE PATIENCE LIKE YOU DID..AND I FORGIVE LIKE YOU DID. I AM A GOOD MOTHER AND DAUGHTER...JUST FOR YOU....I AM DOING IT ALL FOR YOU...I PROMISED YOU THAT...AND I WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN. I LOVE YOU DADDY. WATCH OVER ME AND KEEP GIVING ME PATIENCE AND STRENGTH. I AM DOING IT ALONE...IT IS ALOT...I WISH YOU WERE HERE TO VENT TO ON THE PORCH LIKE WE USE TO. I MISS OUR GOSSIP SESSION WHEN WE WERE ALONE ON THE PORCH IN RAINTREE...I MISS COOKING FOR YOU AND WATCHING WHEEL OF FORTUNE WITH YOU. I MISS COOKING YOU EGGS AND MAKING YOU MY FAMOUS CHILI. I MISS THE WAY YOU ATE CHINESE FOOD AND I MOSTLY MISS YOU CUTE FACE. I SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS AND WILL BE THE DAUGHTER THAT YOU ASKED ME TO BE. PRAY WITH ME AT NIGHT..WHEN I PRAY FOR YOU..I LOVE YOU DADDY...I AM SAD FOR YOU TODAY...I FEEL YOU TODAY...LOVE ANNE XOXOXOXO

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anne leonardi posted a condolence

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Our first Christmas without you....I know that you saw me when I hung the ornament from the tree. You left me a dried flower to find in the rocks. You always leave me signs...the red pebble, the white pebble and the dried flower. We had the same Christmas as we usually do...the lobster, the clams, the pasta, the shrimp. But, we ddn;t have YOU> We all missed you somuch. It was nice to all be together and eat the foods that you loved. We made the dinner for you...and we all visited you. I love my daddy.....Happy Thoughts are with me always....xoxoxoxoxxo

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Philip posted a condolence

Sunday, October 19, 2014

Men of Ben's character, devotion to family and appreciation of the simple pleasures we are blessed with are rare and precious. I was grateful to know this son of Sicily and was glad to be part of his life for a short time. I was consistently inspired by his strength in the face of adversity and his steadfast love and concern for his children well beyond his concern for himself. We shared a love of the natural world and talked of the beautiful places we had been fortunate to see. We understood the peace and healing that come from a quiet forest, a sparkling lake or a mountain vista. I am sorry he and I never got to visit these places together but we were able to experience them through the "magic" of videos we watched together. We also shared a love of solitude....and pasta! I enjoyed breaking bread with him because it was a joy to see him eat our food and drink our wine with so much pleasure and satisfaction. I miss him, though I am glad that he is no longer suffering and I believe he is breaking bread with the angels and our Creator enjoying the endless pasta and vino of Heaven. I'm sure, Benjamin, that your vista is now absolutely spectacular and I hope you have again put brush to canvas to capture it. I pray that you have have found the extraordinary peace and healing that nature provided you on earth and gave you an early glimpse of the wonders of our Creator's universe. .

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Anonymous posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

My bunny Benji...Two months in Heaven. I miss you every day. Please watch over us and help keep us strong. Wihthout your wisdom, calmness, and realistic common sense, life seems to be a bit confusing!! I always knew that you were the quiet rock, the calm in the storm...so when the wind blows I will look for your protection. I remember your voice , your hands, your hair, and your silly smile. I loved you always...and always will.. Love, Your "doll" "angel" Anne xoxoxooxo PS I miss cutting your hair and eyebrows...I miss hearing your fake scream when I combed your hair!!! LOL

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anne leonardi posted a condolence

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

I found a RED pebble near your crypt. It was seriously the ONLY RED pebble amongst the grey and black ones!!! It was a sign from YOU... Thank you Daddy xoxoxo I hope you like my visits Love Anne xo

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anne leonardi posted a condolence

Sunday, August 31, 2014

Hi Daddy...I miss you xoxoxo Today I took in the last of the basil and thought of how you loved to eat my basil while sitting on the bench outside my porch with me!! I see you so clearly every day...I am sad without you xoxoxo

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anne leonardi posted a condolence

Thursday, August 14, 2014

I LOVE YOU DADDY>>>xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo love anne xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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Anne Leonardi posted a condolence

Thursday, August 14, 2014

My sweet bunny Benji...tomorrow is Stevens birthday. It will never be the same without you. I am doing ok..although mommy follows me around all day...just like you said she would !!! It's ok...cause I remember what you told me...I visit you a lot and talk to you in my mind. I will be strong. I miss you every day...my heart is empty and broken...but I know you are in heaven flying with the angels...Remember what I whispered in your ear..fly and be like the birds you loved to watch...fly to the mountains and oceans...and watch over us all...You are my daddy, my bunny, my Benji ...I miss your voice...xoxoxoxo

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anne leonardi posted a condolence

Friday, August 1, 2014

Daddy and Anne xoxoxoxo

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Anonymous posted a condolence

Friday, August 1, 2014

My sweet Daddy I miss you every minute of every day. You were my love, my buddy, my protection, my gudance, my honest friend. I miss being with you, cooking for you and watchng tv togeher, I remember what you told me...I will always love you. Mommy and I visited you yesterday. Steven looks at all of the photos of you every night. Do not worry, we are doing ok...but we miss your cute smile. Love, Anne xoxxoxoxxoxo

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Benjamin "Ben" Runfola

1928 - 2014

Mass of Christian Burial

Interment at: St. Rose Of Lima Cemetery

Visitation

Service Information

Freehold

47 East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 462-0808 Fax: (732) 462-9784Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

Manalapan

344 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 972-8484 Fax: (732) 972-9225Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

47 East Main Street Freehold, NJ 07728 Phone: (732) 462-0808 Fax: (732) 462-9784
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662

344 Route 9 North Manalapan, NJ 07726 Phone: (732) 972-8484 Fax: (732) 972-9225
Email: freemansfh@aol.com Glenn A. Freeman - Manager N.J. Lic. No. 3662