In Memorium: Ben Sisson, Vineyard Manager McCall Vineyards
It is with deep sadness that I write this post today. Another member of the Long Island wine community has left us long before his time. I certainly hope its the last such post I need to write for some time.
Ben Sisson, a friend and frequent commenter here on LENNDEVOURS passed away yesterday. Most recently, Ben was vineyard manager for McCall Vineyards in Cutchogue after many years at Raphael.
Over the several years that I knew Ben, he taught me a lot both about growing grapes on Long Island and about the industry itself. He was quick to chime in on even the most controversial posts and set me straight more than a couple times. He always told it like it was, and I respected him for it.
The last time I saw Ben, we spent several minutes talking about fishing, the growing season and also fatherhood.
He was a loving, devoted father and husband and will be missed by all. I know that I'll miss him.
The local wine community has had far too much heartache this winter.
This is very sad. I’m sorry to hear about Ben and hope for happier news for the LI wine community for the rest of the year. Thank you for keeping us informed, Lenn.
Farewell my friend. There was nobody better than you..
Never Alone
by Rodney Belcher
I feel you in the morning
When at first I awake
Your thought is with me
With each decision I make
Cause by what you bestowed
In our short time together
Will last in my heart
Forever and ever
Although you’ve left
And now walk above
I’m never alone
I’m wrapped in your love
Enjoy now your long waited reward
Feel peace that your love continues on
What was taught to me, will be taught to mine
Cause you live on in me even after you’ve gone
Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord:
He is trampling out the vintage where the grapes of wrath are stored;
He hath loosed the fatal lightning of his terrible swift sword:
His Truth is marching on.
- Julia Ward Howe
I’m sorry for the loss that Ben’s family and friends must be feeling. I knew a Ben Sisson about 30 years ago. We were freshmen together at Boston College in 1976. Is this by sad chance the same Ben?
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