Rochester, NY: 6/21/1987 – 4/13/2020
Passed away suddenly on April 13, 2020. Predeceased by his maternal grandfather (William Wallace) and paternal grandmother (Joanne Bragg). He is survived by his parents Kristine and Daniel Bragg Jr, his brother Tyler Bragg and his life partner Erica Potter. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Mary Wallace, paternal grandfathers Daniel Bragg Sr and Paul Allen, Aunts: Michele (Jerry) Niedzwiecki of Clearwater Florida, Wendy (Vernon) Harmon of Fairport New York. Uncles: John Wallace of Nunda New York, Jeff Kornow of Florida along with many great aunts, uncles and cousins.
Ben lived his life to its fullest, by his rules and he had no regrets. He was loved by everyone who met him and he would always bend over backward to help anyone who was privileged enough to call him friend.
Ben worked many years for the Salvatore’s Pizza Family (Nick Pearl and family) rising from the ranks of answering phones in his early teens to being the manager of the Salvatore’s located at the Henrietta Sports Dome location. He was a longtime patron of Dribble’s Sports Bar and could often be found there cheering on his beloved San Francisco 49 ‘ers, Tampa Bay Rays and Tampa Bay Lightning depending on the season. Ben and Erica also loved going to Rochester Amerks games whenever they could.
The world is a little darker without our Ben in it. He will forever be in our hearts and will be cherished and adored by his family and many friends. He will be missed by all, but we know one day we will be reunited. Until that time, raise your glass in remembrance of Big Ben!
A celebration of life will take place at a time when we can all safely gather together again. We will let you all know when and where when the time comes.
If you would like to make a donation, please do so to your favorite charity in Ben’s name.