Benjamin Joseph Loquasto, 85, of Easton, PA, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 in his home.

He was born in Pittston, PA, a son of the late Albert and Rose (Anselmi) Loquasto.

Benjamin was married to the former Juanita M. Hill, with whom he celebrated 51 years of marriage last April. He was a graduate of Easton High School; and Rider College with a Bachelor's Degree. He served in the US Army; was the owner of Coplay Furniture, and later was a Salesman in the Auto industry, where he made many lifelong friends and touched many lives. Benjamin was a member of Kiwanis Club, the Porsche Club of America, and SCCA (Sports Car Club of America); where he was a former Porsche Hill climb and SCCA Sprint Car driver. He loved spending time at his home in Florida with his wife, driving his Porsches, watching and attending racing, especially Indy cars.

In addition to his wife, Benjamin is survived by daughters Jennifer R. Loquasto of Breckenridge, CO, Sherri Palmer of Bethlehem; a son Walter Montz, III of Melbourne, FL; a brother Michael Loquasto of Dunedin, FL; grandchildren Lindsay Palmer, Caitlin Palmer; great-grandchildren Presley, Brayden, Chloé, Vinny, and Harper. He is preceded in death by a sister Grace Mary Vogrin; and a brother Albert J. Loquasto.

Calling hours will be held on Sunday, August 29, 2021 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in Morello Funeral Home, Inc., 3720 Nicholas Street, Easton, PA (Palmer Twp), followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm in the funeral home. A reception will follow.

In lieu of flowers, contribution in Benjamin's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Suite 170, Bethlehem, PA 18017. Online condolences may be offered at www.morellofuneralhome.com.