Benjamin Shamy Jr

Benjamin Shamy Jr., Vietnam Veteran of the United States Marine Corps and loving husband and father, passed away peacefully at his home in Losantville with his family after a long battle with cancer the morning of Sunday, July 21, 2019 at the age of 70.

Ben was born on September 3, 1948 in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to Benjamin Shamy and Doris (Halifko) Shamy. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1966. He then served as a United States Marine Corps sharpshooter in the Vietnam War from 1969-1970 where he earned a Purple Heart medal. Most recently before becoming disabled as a result of his service in Vietnam, Ben was a heavy equipment operator, boat captain, and dispatcher at Clean Venture Environmental Services, New Jersey.

After living most of his life in New Jersey, in 2003 he moved to Indiana with his wife, Cynthia and their daughter, Chelsea. Ben loved the serenity of country living, his land, and space to collect cars. He loved spending time collecting trophies at numerous car shows, and especially loved winning. He also loved traveling to Florida and fishing. He was known for his humor, great storytelling, and wonderfully stubborn personality. He was most proud of his United States military service and his loving family.

Ben was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin, and his mother, Doris. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Cynthia Shamy, and their daughter, Chelsea (Kylee) Shamy; daughter Jessica Anderson and grandchildren, Trey and Taylor; daughter Susan Shamy and granddaughter, Morgan; daughter Connie (Robert) Majeski and grandchildren Bobby and Jenna; siblings Gary (Lucy) Shamy, Cynthia A. Shamy, Sheralee Shamy, and many nieces and nephews. Ben will also be forever remembered by the Clark Family and Hawkins Family.

Please join us in celebrating his life Saturday, July 27, 2019 between 2:00pm - 4:00pm for visitation at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service, 3406 S Memorial Dr, New Castle, Indiana followed by Funeral Mass at 4:30pm at St. James Episcopal Church, 2020 Bundy Ave, New Castle, Indiana. Inurnment to follow in the upcoming weeks at Clover Leaf Memorial Park, Woodbridge, New Jersey. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Marines Toys for Tots. You may express condolences or share a memory of Ben at www.hinsey-brown.com .