Benjamin "Ben" Critelli, III, 28, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Saturday December 5, 2009 at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center. Born and educated in Niagara Falls, NY he was the son of Benjamin T. and Mary E. (Mangel) Critelli of Niagara Falls, NY. Ben was employed as a laborer with Gross Contracting in Niagara Falls, NY. In his leisure he enjoyed fishing and golf. Most importantly, he enjoyed spending time with his children.

In addition to his parents, Ben is survived by his three children: Giana Critelli, Cassidy Critelli, and Benjamin James Critelli, Jr. all of Niagara Falls, NY; his sister Tanya Critelli of Niagara Falls, NY; his paternal grandmother Rose (late Benjamin) Critelli of Niagara Falls, NY, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Ben was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Harold and Wanda Mangel.

Friends may call Monday December 7th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 pm at M.J. COLUCCI & SON FUNERAL CHAPEL, 468 19th STREET, NIAGARA FALLS, NY where funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY.