Benjamin Saia, Jr.

May 29, 1959 - May 28, 2021

Stratham, NH – Benjamin Saia, Jr., 61, of Stratham, formerly of Peabody, MA died peacefully Friday, May 28, 2021 at Exeter Hospital after a lengthy illness with his life partner by his side. He was born May 29, 1959 in Revere, MA a son of the late Benjamin and Laura (Nazzaro) Saia. He was raised in Peabody and graduated from Peabody High School with the Class of 1978. Ben was employed as a machinist, foreman and supervisor for Harmonic Drive LLC a high precision motion control product manufacturer in Peabody for 42 years until his illness prevented him from continuing. Ben had a passion for gardening. He enjoyed watching things grow and mature. Ben and his life partner enjoyed to travel frequently. He enjoyed the simple things that mother nature would bring with each passing season. Ben was a people person with a sense of humor enjoying making people laugh and keeping them upbeat. He made his home in Stratham since 1992. He shared the past 21 years with his life partner David Wilson of Stratham. He also leaves his sister Trudy Ivas of Tewksbury, MA, nephews Brian Hoadley and his wife Christina, and John Ivas, his niece Jennifer Delaney and her husband Kevin, three great nieces Madison Hoadley, Emma and Avery Delaney and great nephew Michael Hoadley. A celebration of life will be held at a later date and will be announced by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. In lieu of traditional remembrances, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society