Benjamin L. Lathrop

LATHROP, Benjamin L., 95, of Land O’ Lakes, Florida passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio. He moved to Melbourne Beach, Florida from Hyde Park, New York in 1979. Ben served in the Army. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Bernice Lathrop; his parents; and his brother, John “Jack” Lathrop. Ben is survived by his son; Bruce L. Lathrop; daughters, Cynthia Lathrop and Carolyn Metz; brother, Thomas Lathrop; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A private service will be held on Fathers’ Day in Melbourne, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Ben’s memory to the Alzheimer's Association‎; you can donate online at www.alz.org/donate. Words of comfort may be expressed for Ben’s family by clicking “Share a Memory.”