Cassinetto, Ben

By Sabrina Biehl Published Oct 3, 2023 01:48 pm Updated Oct 5, 2023 08:27 am

Ben John Cassinetto, born November 20, 1942 in Sonora, California passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence in Knights Ferry, California. He was born to Ben Pete Cassinetto and Mary June Cassinetto on November 20th, 1942 in Sonora CA.

As a young man Ben worked summers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for his uncle Reno Sardella at his pack station and riding stables. He attended school in Sonora, graduating from Sonora High School in 1961. After graduation he began his career in the construction industry working for Joe Poole Construction. He would eventually start and run Cassinetto Construction for the entirety of his career. In 1985 Cassinetto Construction teamed up with L. C. Ferrari Construction to complete many public works projects in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This association lasted many years. In 1966 Ben married Linda Mangante whom he had three children with. They were married until her death in 1987. Several years later Ben married Linda Gardella and they moved to Knights Ferry and resided there until her death in 2011. In his later years Ben enjoyed entertaining and visiting with his friends. He stayed busy by making wine and working on small construction projects around his properties. He is survived by his sister Mary Jane Cassinetto, his three children Ed (Denise), Sheryl, Tom, two grandchildren Eden and Ben, and nephew Paul (Aileen) Cassinetto. Ben also leaves behind stepchildren Monica, Stephen, and Beth.

A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held and a public Graveside service will be held and reception will follow at the Rivers Edge Restaurant, 17525 Sonora Road in Knights Ferry.

Terzich & Wilson Cremation-Funeral Home entrusted with Funeral arrangements

Date of Death: 09/25/2023
Age: 80
Residence: Knights Ferry, CA
Services: Public Graveside Service Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at 11 AM at Oak Grove (Knights Ferry) Cemetery, on Cemetery Road in Knights Ferry, California with a reception to follow at the Rivers Edge Restaurant, 17525 Sonora Road in Knights Ferry.