Ben’s Story

Site created on January 23, 2019


On January 7, 2019 Ben McDonough suffered a rare hemorrhage of the brain called  Arteriovenous malformation (AVM). After this life threatening event, Ben underwent a major brain surgery to remove bleeding in the brain.  Since then he has been in critical care at West Chester Hospital in Hawthorne, NY. 

Ben is a very kind, gentle, caring, smart, and honest person. He is known as "The Game King" because of his love for video games and online computer games. His favorite soft drink is orange soda  Ben is a lover of all animals especially cats. He is an owner of two cats, Sugar and Max.  Please keep Ben McDonough in your thoughts and prayers!

Newest Update

February 15, 2019

Journal entry by Emily McDonough —

Ben McDonough passed away last night (2/14) after he went into cardiac arrest.
His services will be held Tuesday February 19th at DiDonato Funeral Home in Marlboro from 4:00-8:00 PM.
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