Benton Cassie

Benton Cassie, 39, died suddenly on Oct. 3 at his home in Hopkinton. Born in El Salvador, he was the son of Lawrence Cassie and the late Sandra (Wood) Cassie.

Benton was a 2002 graduate of Hopkinton High School and a 2011 graduate of Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a degree in civil engineering. He worked for Sira Naturals in Milford.

In addition to his father, Benton is survived by his stepmother, Nina Cassie of Sarasota, Florida.

Private funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Callanan Cronin Funeral Home.

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