In Memory

Benjamin H. Golini (Bookkeeping Teacher)

Benjamin Henry Golini Died on February 3, 2008 surrounded by his loving family in his beloved town of Brewster. Born in Reed, PA in 1920 to Domenic & Angelina Golini, he was the beloved husband of Ann Cronin Golini for 55 years. He was also the devoted father of Maryellen (Shea) of Belmont, Nancy (Carey) of Hanover, Cathy (Autio) of Littleton, and John Golini of Chatham; and a loving grandfather to seven grandchildren. Ben and his family lived in Lexington, MA and summered in Brewster of over 27 years, until he and his wife made it their permanent home 17 years ago. Ben graduated from Everett High School, and earned both a B.S. and Master's in Education from Boston University.

He served as an Officer in the US Navy from April 1943 to June 1946 aboard the L.S.T.'s Atlas, Midas and 552 making initial beachhead landings on Kawajelin, Enewitok, Palau & the Philippine Islands & the first wave at Okinawa.

Ben was a dedicated educator, serving as a teacher in the Malden & Brookline Public Schools & as Director of Occupation/Career Education in the Needham Public Schools. He also served as president to many local & national education associations & as consultant and facilitator to many others. His zest for learning continued in retirement, as he pursued his interests in piano, art, golf, gardening, and cooking, as well as many other ventures & endeavors. He was especially passionate about art, and was a member of many local art groups and a juried artist member of the Cape Cod Art Association, painting beautiful Cape Cod scenes that touched him uniquely. Both during his career and in retirement, he lent his special talents, time & vision to many professional, civic & volunteer organizations. Ben's kind & gentle nature earned him the nickname "Gentle Ben". With his friendly "hello", upbeat attitude, and encouraging words, he befriended people everywhere he went. Ben loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be forever loved & remembered in the hearts of his family and many friends. His Funeral arrangements will be from Doane, Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 729 Rte. 134, SO. DENNIS, MA. 508-385-7116. Calling hours will be from 4-8 PM on Thursday, February 7, 2008. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of the Cape Parish, 482 Stony Brook Rd., Brewster, MA at 11 AM on Friday, Feb. 8 followed by burial in Brewster Memorial Cemetery, Harwich Rd., Brewster, MA. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Donations in Ben's name may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place West, 6th Floor, Brookline, MA 02445.

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8/11/2008 Thank you for the invitation to Mr. Ben Golini to attend your class reunion. I am sure he would have been pleased to be remembered. He was treated for back problems the last few years and had surgeries in May and August [2007] without relief. In January he was hospitalized and it was discovered his problems were not from the back and he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. On February 3rd after 2 1/2 weeks of hospitalization he passed away. We as a family are still trying to cope with the loss of our devoted husband and father. Through the years, he met many of his former students and was truly interested in your lives after high school. Please remember him to all. He will be with you in spirit. Happy Reunion, Sincerely Ann Golini, 101 Linnell Landing Road, Brewster, MA 02631-1505