Benjamin Raymond "Ben" Birch, 24 of Piney Point, MD died January 7, 2009 at his residence. Born July 12, 1984 in Leonardtown, MD he was the son of Agnes Elizabeth Goddard Birch of Piney Point, MD and the late Lewis Theodore Birch.

He is also survived by his sisters Tammy Vincena of California, MD, Mary Ruth Birch and Katie Ann Birch, both of Piney Point, MD.

A lifelong resident of St. Mary's County, Ben was a graduate of Leonardtown High School "Class of 2002" and attended Towson University. He worked as a project engineer for Patuxent River/Saver Inc. for six months. He loved fishing, hunting, crabbing and spending time on the water. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 11, 2009 from 2:00-5:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be said at 3:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, January 12, 2009 at 10:00 AM in Holy Face Catholic Church, Great Mills, MD with Fr. Joseph Sileo officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Garner, Joe Dyson, Ryan Sauter, Joey Tapponnier, Charles Barto and Ebenezer Longe.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.