Obituary of Benjamin G. Round

Warrensburg: Benjamin G. Round, 21, of Burdick Avenue, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 31, 2010 due to injuries sustained in a snowmobile accident. Born on April 13, 1988 in Glens Falls, he was the son of Mark Round of Warrensburg and Dale (Baratto) Round of Queensbury. Ben was a 2006 graduate of Warrensburg Central School. He was employed by Steam America and most recently Warren Ford-Mercury. Benjamin loved the local wildlife and the outdoors. He spent many enjoyable hours fishing, hunting, ice fishing, four wheeling and snowmobiling. He had a true appreciation for music and loved playing his acoustic guitar. He was an extremely compassionate young man, a true people person. Family always came first with Ben, always looking out for his mom, dad, and brothers. He was a friend to all, always willing to lend a helping hand to someone in need. He touched the lives of all he met both young and old. His big brown eyes, warm ways and infectious smile will be sorely missed. The world has lost a true son, brother, and friend. God must have had a special need for Benjamin. He is predeceased by his grandmother, Gladys Baratto of Cambridge; and his grandfather, George E. Round of Glens Falls. Besides his beloved parents, he is survived by 2 brothers; Daniel Round, and his twin, Adam Round; his grandmother, Mary D. Round of Glens Falls; his grandfather, Albert A. Baratto of Cambridge; his aunts and uncles: Mike Baratto and his wife, Peg of Hoosick Falls; Anthony Baratto and his wife, Nora of Latham; Gregory Baratto and his wife, Lisa of Cambridge; John Round and his wife, Susan of Hartford, Conn.; Martha Round Summa and her husband, Anthony of Syracuse; James Round and his wife, Patty of Glens Falls; Chris Round and his wife, Denise of Glens Falls; Nick Round and his wife, Terri of Glens Falls; cousins: Michelle, Nick, Lauren, Marco and Courtney Baratto; Kia, Patrick, Allison, Keenan, Nick, and Katie Round; and Andrew Summa; along with his beloved “Bear Dog” and “Lightnin’ Cat.” Friends may call on Ben’s family from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main Street, Warrensburg. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 am, Friday, February 5, at St. Cecilia’s Roman Catholic Church, Main Street, Warrensburg. Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Double "H" Hole in the Woods Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846 or the American Humane Society, 63 Inverness Drive East, Englewood, CO 80112. Please visit www.alexanderfh.net for online guest book, condolences and directions.