Benedetto Barreca (Ben) passed from Earth to Glory on February 8, 2024, at the age of 92. Ben is survived by his wife, Rose; his children Gina and her husband Steven; Gerrie and her husband Phillip; Paul and his wife Kim; Christine and her husband Vincent; their grandchildren Rachel, Nikki, David Barreca, Michael, David Liakakes, Brittany, Cara, Danielle, and their spouses, and twenty-two great-grandchildren. Ben and Rose lived in Bradenton, FL, and previously resided in NJ and NY.

Ben served honorably in the United States Army and was a combat veteran of the Korean War. Ben devoted his life to serving his family and friends and participating in service and leadership roles in the churches he attended. Ben was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church in Bradenton, FL, where Rose remains a member and worshipper.

A skillful baker and businessman, Ben co-owned and operated The Bread Box Italian bakery in Canarsie, NY. The business was family-run and a vibrant part of the neighborhood. Rose and all of the children worked at some point in the family business. In the later years of his career, Ben continued in the food service industry at Supersol Grocery in Lawrence, NY.

One of Ben's favorite passages of Scripture was Titus 3:5. "Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost."

A burial service is planned for the family at 1:30 PM on February 22 at Sarasota National Cemetery. Military honors will be presented at this time. A memorial service is scheduled at noon on Saturday, March 16, at The Orthodox Presbyterian Church in Bohemia, 906 Church Street, Bohemia, NY 11716. Family and friends are invited to come to reflect on Ben's life and the hope found in the gospel of Christ. A luncheon for immediate family members will follow.

Memorial donations may be made to Providence Presbyterian Church, 4455 30th St E, Bradenton, FL 34203. Donations will be distributed to Christian ministries near and dear to Ben and Rose.