Benjamin A. Brousseau

Benjamin A. Brousseau

PINE PLAINS — Benjamin A. Brousseau, 25, passed away on Monday, Aug. 25, 2020  due to injuries sustained from an ATV accident.

He was born on June 18, 1995, in Rhinebeck, N.Y., the son of Normand A. Brousseau and Trynja T. (Coons) Brousseau.

He was a graduate of Stissing Mountain High School in Pine Plains and a lifelong Scout member.

Ben was an avid carpenter for Ducillo Construction in Amenia. He took great pride in his work, and it was always done to perfection. 

He also held a position as a property manager for Ian Ross and was very honored for the opportunity.

He was an outdoorsman, loved nature and a nice long ride on his Harley. His favorite thing to do was go camping with his family, and he loved being a dad.

He is survived by his life partner, Marcy Rutchik; their daughter, Ava Grace Brousseau; a stepdaughter, Giana Marie Dormi; his parents, Trynja T. Brousseau and Normand A. Brousseau; a sister, Jacquelyn Brousseau; and a niece, Adelyn Rose Rapp-Brousseau 

He will always be remembered as an adored son, loving brother, devoted uncle and loyal friend. 

Ben’s free-loving spirit, his infectious zest for life and the memories he leaves behind will live on through his family and friends forever.

There are no calling hours.Services will be held privately. A celebration of Ben’s life will be held at a later date.

To sign the online register, go to www.peckandpeck.net.

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