Fiorina

Benjamin Leonard Fiorina of Pittsburgh, formerly of Middlesex Township, passed away unexpectedly Thursday.

He is survived by his wife, Anna (Poukish) Fiorina; his parents, Gregg and Sue (Wolinsky) Fiorina of Valencia; his sisters, Randi of Dayton, Ohio, and Jaime of Columbus, Ohio; and his grandmother, Elsie Fiorina of Jeannette.

He also was the grandson of the late Samuel Fiorina and Leonard and Arlene (Goffus) Wolinsky.

He leaves behind several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Ben graduated in 2004 from Mars High School and in 2008 from the University of Pittsburgh, magna cum laude, with a bachelor’s in history.

Ben was an avid bike rider and frequently took long rides around the city. He also was a talented musician, playing guitar, bass and keyboard. In his free time, he enjoyed composing and recording music, reading books about history and science, and traveling.

We will miss his gentle, true spirit with all of our hearts.

FIORINA — Private services for Benjamin Leonard Fiorina, who died Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011, will be at the

WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, Lawrenceville.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ben’s honor to the nonprofit group, Bike Pittsburgh, 3410 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201.