Henry Benjamin  “Ben” Glazier Jr.,62 of Port Charlotte, Florida peacefully passed away on Monday, December 09, 2024, at his home by his wife’s side due to ongoing health complications. Ben will be missed dearly as he was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, friend and neighbor.

Born on February 25, 1962, in Greenfield, Massachusetts to Mary(Beck) and the late Henry B. Glazier Sr. Ben grew up mainly in Port Charlotte, Florida where he attended middle school and Charlotte High School. After high school Ben returned to Massachusetts to “find a wife” and started a lifelong career as a heavy equipment operator and land excavator. Ben was well known for his abilities and expertise. He met his bride, Michelle(Letellier)and they shared 38 fun and wonderful years together. Ben and Michelle moved to Florida where they raised their four children.

Ben was a great father to his four surviving children: Christa(Lecureux) of Tennessee, Cassie(Hyatt) of Florida, Carrie Glazier of Massachusetts and Matthew Glazier of Tennessee. Ben was also a proud  and fun grandfather of Cali, Jacoby, Kenzie, Colton, Marcus, David, Tyler, Adelaide, Baylor, Berklee and Great Grandfather to Oakley.

Ben loved to hunt and fish in the great outdoors of Massachusetts and Tennessee. His passion for fishing began at an early age with many memorable and hilarious fishing outings with his dad. Many who knew Henry as “Uncle Ben” enjoyed his backyard BBQ pool parties he would throw on all the great American red, white and blue holidays. He also liked throwing Bingo parties as well. Sharing these times with all his family and friends meant the world to Ben. Sunday’s where also a very special day where Ben would attend New Day Christian Church where he was a member and the rest of the day he called, “Football Sunday “. He loved sitting outdoors enjoying football while sharing a meal with his brothers and other family members.

Ben is survived by his  loving wife Michelle and his four children, his mother, Mary(Beck) Glazier of Vermont, four brothers, Jim (Quincy) Glazier of Florida, Kevin Glazier of Florida, Shawn(Cathy) Glazier of Florida, Michael (Katie) Glazier of Massachusetts and sister, Melissa Glazier of Vermont. Ben is dearly loved by his wife, children, grandchildren, family, friends, neighbors and many others that knew him, he will be greatly missed by all.

A Memorial Service and Dinner Celebration of Ben’s life will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Atwater Community Church, 5290 Atwater Drive, North Port, Florida 34288.

Friends may visit online at www.robersonfh.com to extend condolences to the family. Arrangements by Roberson Funeral Home & Crematory, Port Charlotte, Chapel.