Benjamin A. Povoli passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 listening to Argentine Folkloric music and surrounded by his family members – his loving wife of 59 years Nora (Nievas) Povoli and children.  He was born in Salta, Argentina on August 26, 1937 to the late Benjamin and Aida (Ansaldi) Povoli.  Benjamin left Argentina in 1970 with his wife and two young boys to seek a better life in the U.S.A.  After settling in Columbus, Ohio and with the generous help from his older sister Dr. Blanca (Povoli) Kent and the stewardship of several wonderful families (Mrs. Doreen and Dr. John Paul King, Drs. Jennie and Morse Smith, Jane and John Dell) Ben and Nora built a life in the suburb of Bexley.  Ben’s family grew to five children.  Throughout his working career as an electronics technician, Ben was celebrated for his strong work ethic and his ability to smile through adversity.  Once retired, he pulled up his roots in the Midwest and moved to Amherst, Massachusetts to help raise his grandchildren (J.B. and Nate Mills).  Ben’s love for cooking soon became the backbone of family gatherings.  His asados and empanadas were coveted treats.  Ben is survived by his wife Nora (Nievas) Povoli, his sister Graciela Povoli, his children Alex Povoli, Dario (Melissa) Povoli, Peter Povoli, Angela (E.J.) Mills, and Christina Povoli, his grandchildren, Candyce, Alexis, Sinjen, Gabriella, Nicholas, J.B., Nate, Benjamin, and Levy, his great-grandchildren, Case, Everly, Heidi, Ellie, Ishla, and beloved nieces and nephews.  Ben was preceded in death by his sisters: Dr. Blanca Kent, the beloved Ana Rivadeneira, Felisa Moran, Ofelia (Povoli) Bett, and his granddaughter Marisa.  The family wishes to extended special thanks to the staff of the Cooley Dickinson Hospital ICU unit for their generous loving care during Ben’s end of life.  Private family Mass.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial contribution to your favorite charity or consider contributing to Ben and Nora’s parish, St. Brigid’s Catholic Church of Amherst, MA.