Benjamin Tropeano

Benjamin "Sonny" Tropeano , age 10, was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on Monday July 13th 2015.

Sonny's life would seem short to most, but to those touched by his warm and gentle ways say Sonny had a deep understanding of people that far exceeded his age. His desire to stand up for what was right and to selflessly help out set him apart. His contagious smile that shone bright like the sunniest of days was freely offered to everyone and would immediately lift you up if you were down.

His five older siblings affectionately called him "everyone's little brother," because his favorite thing was being with his family and their friends. Sonny loved playing football and wanted to make sure everyone played fairly; He was always looking out for his friends. Sonny and his two friends Drew and Kevin created a company called "Massive Breaker" where they were equal partners designing and creating an online video game world. In his brief time with us Sonny has taught us all more about life, than we could ever imagine we are all better for having known him

Sonny leaves behind a large, loving family and a large group of extended friends and family who will feel this loss for the rest of their lives. He is survived by his loving parents, Tony and Erin Tropeano of Lynnfield, his older siblings, Mikey, Tony Jr and his fiancée Felicia, Nick and his girlfriend Francesca, Joe and his girlfriend Katelyn, Stephanie, and Francesca. Sonny is also survived by his maternal grandparents Art and Dennise Munroe of North Reading and paternal grandmother, Jean Tropeano, of Wakefield, as well as his great grandparents, Aleta and the late Chester Black of Lynnfield, and his god parents Erica Mattia of Lynnfield and Eddie Peabody of Wakefield. Sonny was predeceased by his uncle, Dennis Munroe and his paternal grandfather, Benjamin Tropeano Sr., his namesake. Sonny was also much loved by his extended family: His uncle and aunt, Ben and Gayle Tropeano, his cousin Guilia, all of Lynn, his uncle and aunt, Dan and Kellie Tropeano, and his cousins Thomas, Tessa and Ellyn, in Wakefield, and his uncle and aunt, Ricky and Mirta DiNanno of Wakefield.

His funeral will be held from the McDonald Funeral Home 19 Yale Ave. Wakefield on Tuesday at 9:30 am followed by funeral a mass in St. Florence Church 47 Butler Ave. Wakefield at 10:30. Interment will be private. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home Monday from 2-8 pm.

The family wishes to thank the many people who have been supportive during this difficult time. To best honor Sonny's memory, it is requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the "Sonny Tropeano Memorial Scholarship" sent to the Wakefield Cooperative Bank at 596 Main Street Lynnfield, MA 01940.

July 20, 2015
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM

McDonald Funeral Home
19 Yale Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550

July 21, 2015
10:30 AM

St. Florence Church
47 Butler Ave
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 245-3550