Benjamin Cimino

Cimino, Benjamin “Ben” Waunakee–Benjamin “Ben” Cimino, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Wm S Middleton Veterans Memorial Hospital. He was born on Oct. 2, 1940 the son of Frank and Clara (Schmidt) Cimino. Ben served his country in the Air Force from 1961 until 1965. Ben was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Middleton. He was a graduate of Central High School and Madison Business College. Ben was a member of Ski Lauffers Club, Madison Sportscar Club, Yahara Fishing Club, BMW Motorcycle Club, Middleton Senior Center, MBG Club, and Madison Remote Control Flying Club. Ben was owner of a video repair shop in Middleton for many years. Survivors include his brother, David (Nissa) Cimino, a sister Barbara (Robert Disch) Etheridge; several cousins, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, from 5 until 7 p.m. Graveside burial of urn will be on Tuesday, Feb. 28, at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens. Cemetery: Graveside burial of urn will be on Tuesday, Feb. 28, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens. A memorial gathering will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, on Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.