Benjamin Andrea
Age - 32
December 10, 2023
Benjamin M. Andrea, Special Warfare Airman First Class, age 32, recently of Colorado Springs, traveled home to be with the Lord on December 5, 2023. Ben was the loving son of Kenneth and Susan (Sullivan) Andrea. Ben was an East Bridgewater native and a graduate of Catholic Memorial High School, class of 2010. There, he excelled in lacrosse, wrestling, track, and swimming. He then continued his education by attending SUNY Albany and Massasoit, where he earned his degree. After college, he worked in various sales positions and became an amateur body builder, until answering his country's call to service. He took great pride and honor in joining the US Air Force in 2021. Upon beginning this new chapter, he trained, studied, and vigorously prepared himself for acceptance into the Air Force Special Warfare Division as a Combat Controller stationed at Lackland AFB San Antonio, TX. He was the Recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and an Air and Space Training Ribbon. Unfortunately, Ben suffered a significant medical setback during his time of service and was honorably retired from the Air Force in August 2023. After his service, Ben joined the Wounded Warrior Project, a well-known veteran group that provides support and events to veterans and their families. Ben found great value in being with like-minded individuals who helped each other achieve and succeed. While competing in a Wounded Warrior Project event in Texas, Ben met a beautiful young woman, Kristina. They enjoyed countless adventures together, including a recent trip to Hawaii. He decided to continue his education and enrolled in college in Colorado Springs where he had recently moved to and called home. Ben's passion for cross-country motorcycling continued after his service. He completed an adventurous 30,000-mile ride across America seeing friends, family, monuments, and attractions of this great nation. Ben was a true Renaissance man, free spirit, outstanding athlete, and avid outdoorsman, who found great joy in his passions of power lifting, deep-sea diving, music, and academics. Ben always held his loving brothers Kenneth J. Andrea Jr. of East Bridgewater, Mitchell R. Andrea of East Bridgewater, and James A. Andrea of Sandwich in the highest regards as a "Band of Brothers. " Ben is survived by his parents, brothers, grandfather Mark J. Sullivan of Falmouth, and many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ben's memory and spirit will live on through those who loved him. God bless you, Ben; you are now at true peace. All are cordially invited to Chapman Funerals and Cremations, 98 Bedford St. Bridgewater, MA on Thursday Dec. 14 for a wake from 4-8pm (Please note additional parking at Harrington Lot BSU, use path to funeral home). Funeral procession gathering at the funeral home on Friday at 9am. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Johns Church, 210 Central St. , East Bridgewater, at 10:00am. Burial with Military Honors will be held at the Massachusetts National Cemetery Cape Cod (Adjacent to Otis Air Force Base) on Friday at 1:15pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ben's memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256.Show more
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