SOUTHWICK: Benjamin Michael Bryant, 32 of Southwick, MA passed away at peace on September 17, 2014 being held by his family. Ben leaves his mother Sheri Bryant, his father Michael Bryant, his sister Emily Bryant and fiancée Carla Plakias. He also leaves his uncle Joe Rash, grandmother Betty Guess, godmother Margie Facey, second family The Danyows and many other relatives and friends. Ben will be so sadly missed by his best friend Rufus. Benjamin was born on May 12th, 1982 in Springfield, VT and grew up in Southwick. He attended Westfield Vocational High School for two years and went on to graduate from Southwick High School in 2000. He was currently employed with Western Mass Rendering as a truck driver. Ben loved being on anything with wheels, restoring classic bmx bikes and spending time with his brothers in soul Geoff, Josh, Nate, Randy, Fez and Devin. Ben had a huge heart and will be remembered for his sense of humor, infectious laugh and stunning blue eyes. A special thank you to Dr. Thomas Kaye for understanding what a mother needed to know and the compassion shown by the SICU staff. Friends and family will gather for visiting hours at the Southwick Forastiere Funeral Home, 625 College Highway, Southwick on Monday, September 22nd from 4 to 8 PM. On Tuesday, funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM at the funeral home followed by the burial at the New Cemetery, College Highway, Southwick.
