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Charles Benjamin Obituary
Town of Southport
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Was born October 22, 1936 the son of the late John (Jack) and Marjorie Benjamin, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, unexpectedly at the Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca, NY at the age of 71. His brothers, William and Micky Benjamin and sister, Sandy Benjamin predeceased him. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 39 years, Katherine M. (Laubscher) Benjamin; beloved children, Charles Benjamin, Jr. of Elmira, Kenneth Benjamin of Ithaca, Jay (Billiejo) Benjamin of Danby, Robert Bailey of Cayuta, Sam (Phyllis) Bailey of Bath, Tim Bailey of Elmira, Becky Perry of Trumansburg, Ken, Jim and Kristen Bailey, all of Elmira; brothers, David Benjamin of Binghamton, James (Gloria) Benjamin of Elmira; sisters, Donna (Rich) of Florida, Rhonda Benjamin of Sayre; along with several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. Charles retired from the Wenzel Construction Company after several years of dedicated service. Family and friends are invited to call at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc., 1050 Pennsylvania Ave., Elmira, NY on Monday, July 14, 2008, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Funeral Services honoring his life will follow the visitation. Interment will take place in the Forest Lawn Memorial Park immediately following the celebration of Charles' life. A "Candle of Remembrance" may be left for his family in obituaries at www.olthof.com. Chuck raced stock cars for over 50 years and was the world's best husband, father and grandfather.
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Mary Farber
July 21, 2008
Our sympathy goes out to the family of Chuck Benjamin. We are the children of Jack's sister Beatrice(Trixie)Benjamin DeSocio. Mary B. (DeSocio) Farber of Cape Canaveral, Florida and Michael T. DeSocio of Warren, Rhode Island.
Diane Kedrowitsch(Sewalt)
July 14, 2008
Dear aunt Catherine& family,
My deepest sympathy for the loss of uncle chuck.You are in my thoughts,may your memories comfort you and time ease your pain. God bless
Diane Kedrowitsch(Sewalt)
and sister Ronda too
alysia & jerry vanzile, perkins
July 14, 2008
we r sorry for your lost and your love goes out to those and he will be missed
Rick Benjamin
July 13, 2008
Benjamin Family
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. We love and miss all of you so much. Uncle Chuck will always have a special place in our hearts. His inprint on life will long be remembered in our Benjamin family history
Love Rick Benjamin & Family
Queen Creek, Arizona
FROM THE PENHOLLOW FAMILY
July 13, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
michael benjamin
July 13, 2008
we miss you grandpa a lot you will always be miss love michael and family
FRED & BARBIE PETERS
July 13, 2008
POPS,
YOU'LL ALWAYS BE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. AND OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO YOU CATHERINE AND FAMILY.
ricky vanzile
July 12, 2008
charles will be miss tramble send my heart to all his love ones.
Cherie (Morgan)Farr
July 12, 2008
Uncle Chuck, You will be greatly missed. You will always be in my heart and prayers.
Sandra Foley
July 12, 2008
Kathy,
The kindnesses shown to me by you and Chuck will never be forgotten. God bless you and may he be carried by many angels to his rest.
Randy Benjamin
July 12, 2008
Uncle Chuck will be missed...My heart goes out to all his loved ones...He was certainly a great uncle...He waits with Heavenly Father now...
Donna (Rich) Donald
July 12, 2008
My dear brother Chuck. Even though hundreds of miles separated us over the years, you were always close to my heart. I love you, and will miss you so much.
Jim & Gloria Benjamin
July 12, 2008
Chuck, you were much loved & will surely be missed by everyone. Love , your Brother Jim & Gloria
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