In Memory of Ben Ciccotti

For those who had the privilege of knowing Ben, we experienced first-hand his positive spirit, warm sense of humor, and immense dedication to Shepard. Ben had an infectious positive energy that could light up any room. He was the embodiment of our core values - hard-working, compassionate, and a team player to the core. Ben's contributions throughout his tenure left an indelible mark on our organization. He poured his heart into every event he worked on. Ben's dedication to the job and willingness to put in whatever effort was needed to get the event done motivated our entire team. We are forever better because of his years of service. For many of us, Ben was more than just a coworker - he was a close friend. His absence will leave a void, as we'll deeply miss the energy, laughs, and joy he brought into our lives each day. We understand how deeply this impacts our Shepard family and know it is important that we lean on each other during this difficult time. Let's find comfort in the shared memories and the incredibly positive influence Ben had on us all. We understand that many folks have asked about sending the family something during their difficult time…such as flowers, food, letters etc. If you wanted to contribute something for the family, below are some options that they prefer. The below Turning Hearts link gives you access to log in and write a direct message or note to Ben's brother Parker and his mother Sunday. They would love to hear stories about Ben and how he impacted you, or made you laugh. This sort of sharing of stories and information is invaluable to them and would be the most impactful. When you click on the link you will need to create a quick log in, which is just your name and an email address. It is a quick log in. Link: Benjamin Anthony Ciccotti Ben was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at a young age. You never would have known it. Ben carried on about his days as if he had no challenges. If you wanted to donate to the Cystic Fibrosis foundation in Ben's name you can do so. https://www.cff.org/donate Ben loved his dogs. He was very passionate about rescuing and caring for dogs in the community. If you wanted to donate to the Vegas Pet Rescue Project in Ben's name you can do so. https://www.vegaspetrescueproject.com/contact/