SOUTHWICK: Benedict W. Nascimbeni, age 72, passed away peacefully at home on March 23, 2022, with his loving wife Carolyn by his side. Born in Hartford on June 9, 1949, he was the son of the late Sophie (Markowski) and Giovanni Nascimbeni. Ben graduated Suffield High School in 1967 and went on to earn his degree in business administration/accounting from the University of Connecticut. Ben married his high school sweetheart Carolyn (Sutton); they were married for over 53 years. Ben and Carolyn were inseparable.
After one year working at a reputable accounting firm in Hartford, he chose to resign. With empty pockets and a truckload of ambition, Ben and Carolyn purchased their first farm in East Windsor. Their first crops were tobacco, tomatoes and sweet corn, all of which continued on as Ben and Carolyn eventually settled in Southwick, MA. Their business, Meadow View Farms, was built upon hard work, devotion and love. Ben and Carolyn’s passion quickly developed into a successful retail flower business. Ben also became a very reputable and respected tobacco leaf and seed grower.
Ben enjoyed time spent with his family and friends. He loved to read and had a wide range of interests such as NASCAR, UFOs, Sunday drives, history and golf. Ben also loved to talk politics and was well versed in all current events.
Ben worked, lived and played on the farm. He worked alongside people who became his family. Ben’s positivity, quick wit and infectious laugh inspired all those around him. His integrity and stewardship of the land was remarkable. He was a humble and generous man who was loved, is missed, and will always be cherished.
He is survived by the love of his life and devoted caregiver, Carolyn Nascimbeni of Southwick; loyal and trusted friends and growers, Juan Mercado and Winston Planter; loving sister and caregiver, Beverly Paganelli and her husband Gary; brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Jean Sutton; nieces, nephews, great nephews, great nieces, great-great nephew; and his devoted farm family.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 29th, at The Heritage Funeral Home, 1240 Mountain Road, West Suffield, CT from 2:00 – 4:00 pm and 6:00 – 8:00 pm. A brief prayer vigil will follow.
Memorial Donations may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Ben Nascimbeni, 120 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077. For online condolences please visit: www.SuffieldFuneralHome.com
