Benito “Ben” Nuzzo, 90, of Smethport passed away Monday (Sept. 28, 2026) at his residence with his family by his side.

Born in Cervino, Italy, on Feb. 16, 1936, he was a son of the late Alfonso and Lucia Piscitelli Nuzzo.

Ben was educated in Italy and came to this country after graduating from high school.

He began working as a carpenter for the Carpenters Union Local. He worked on
projects like the Kinzua Dam construction and the Bradford Hospital construction. In 1982 he bought Thrifty Cleaners on Chambers Street where he provided tailoring services until he retired.

On Feb. 17, 1973, in St. Bernard Church, he married Jacqueline L. Vecellio Nuzzo, who survives.

Ben loved farming his property, he was a beekeeper and he enjoyed gardening and
completing jigsaw puzzles.

He was a former member of the Belles and Beaus square dance group, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. In his spare time, he enjoyed going for coffee and lunch at the Congress Street Diner and Kennedy Street Cafe.

Surviving in addition to his wife, Jackie, of 53 years, are one daughter, Lisa Pratt of Port Allegany; two sons, Dennis (Vera) Miller of Punta Gorda, Fla., and Benjamin L. Nuzzo of Smethport; one sister, Carmela Tierney; and one brother, Alfred (Anneke) Nuzzo; and four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Lonnie B. Nuzzo, who died Aug. 29, 1994; four brothers and six sisters.

Private services are planned for family with the Rev. Max Simms, pastor of Hilltop Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in McKean Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Ashley Booth Griffin CARE for
Children Center, P.O. Box 616, Bradford, PA 16701.

Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. Online condolences may be expressed for family at hollenbeckcahill.com.