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for Benjamin Nahabedian
Susan Miller
January 20, 2009
Having just learned of Benn's passing, I mourn him and want the family to know I am thinking of them with love and prayers. Benn and his team got involved w/building and designing our home in Dedham, MA, back in 1997 - 1999 and my best memory was that he attended our N.Y. eve party where everyone had to wear a Hat! Susan Miller
Marc Bordet
December 2, 2008
Today the angels in heaven are having fun and laughing with the arrival of our departed friend Benn.
He was a true gentleman and a person with so much fun and humor to be with.
His talent for creating spectacular rooms was always an inspiration to me and my work.
I was shocked to learn about Benn sudden death.
He will be missed by many of us in the design community.
My prayers and deepest thoughts are going to Benn family.
Dr. Manuel Lawrence Rodriguez D.V.M.
November 24, 2008
I knew Benn during the early 1990's before I moved to the South. I would usually GOOGLE Benn's name to see what projects he was up to or completed. Imagine my shock reading of his early demise. Always dedicated to his clients and profession, he was a 24/7 type of guy. It would amaze me the amount of energy he had, consistantly thinking and analizing in a creative way. I think of Benn as stylish, classy, generous, and always with a sense of humor. I learned a few things from Benn not being in the design profession. His legacy will live on to those he touched, loved and taught about design. Thanks for those lessons buddy. My coldoleces to his wife Paula and children.
Anne Donnelly
November 16, 2008
Dear Paula,
I am so saddened to hear about your loss of Benn. Please know that you have been and will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope that your many happy memories and love for each other will eventually give you the peace you deserve...and that Benn would want you to have.
Fondly,
Anne Donnelly
LINDY LIEBERMAN
November 15, 2008
Dear Paula,
I just heard the tragic news of Benn's passing. We worked at our first showhouse side by side. He was a wonderful person and I will miss him. My sincere condelences to you and all the family.
Lee Pollock
November 7, 2008
Dear Family,
No words can express my feelings over Ben's passing. I have not seen Ben for over ten years, yet - like so many of us - he has left a positive and enduring imprint on our lives that can never be forgotten. He was an exceptional individual - dedicated to his family and profession. Please accept my condolence, gratitude, respect and admiration towards Ben. May he remain in our hearts forever. To his family, please take good care of yourselves. You are in my best thoughts and heart, now and always.
Elisa Vaudo
October 24, 2008
Dear Paula and the Nahabedian family,
I am deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Benn. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of you. He was a very sweet man and will be truly missed. Sincerely, Elisa Vaudo (BDC)
Claudette Walworth
October 18, 2008
Dear Paula,
Just today I was shocked to hear of your terrible loss.
My deepest condolences to you and all of Benn's family. I am so sorry.
Brian & Ellen Mulvey
October 14, 2008
Our thoughts are with the entire Nahabedian family.
Carole Kaplan, ASID
October 13, 2008
My heart is heavy feeling the loss of so sweet and gentle a man. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. We grew up together in the design field and did many of the same showhouses. His generosity was displayed to me several years ago when a mutual friend in the design industry came upon very hard times. Benn called me, knowing I was also a friend to the designer, and he asked that we connect so he could give me an envelope with a generous amount of cash to give to our friend. He wanted no one to know who gave it and wanted and expected no thanks. He was an exceptionally good man and he will be missed. It was an honor to witness the tasteful and loving church service in his honor last Friday.
Fran Combs
October 13, 2008
I am a neighbor of Madeline and family and just learned of Benjamin's passing yesterday. Madeline shared that Benjamin has done the interior of her house when it was renovated. Needless to say it is beautiful.
My thoughts are with you at this time.
Stacy and Woody Bradford
October 12, 2008
Words can not express how saddened Woody and I were to hear of Benn's passing. Paula, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. We met Benn and Paula about 7 years ago and over the years they have transformed our house into a home! For that we are forever grateful. Benn's love and passion for design was evident in everything he did, from every room he designed to the smallest of details, such as picture frames for all our family photos. Benn will be forever missed by those whose lives he touched.
God Bless.
Joanne DiMattia
October 11, 2008
Our sympathy to your family from Dom and Joanne DiMattia, Elisa, Anthony, and Dino's aunt and uncle.
Eric Nall
October 11, 2008
I worked with Benn for years. His creativity, passion, generousity and kindness reflected in all his work. He was a true gentleman. I havent had the opportunity to work with Benn in the last few years as we went different directions however I wiil never forget his kindeness and thoughtfulness to me and my family.
Paula, I am truly sorry for your loss. Benn treated me as a true friend always and this is a tragic loss.
Sincereley,
Eric Nall
John Pappas
October 10, 2008
To the family of Ben Nahabedian,
It was with shocking realism to learn of the tragic passing of a wonderful man and friend. Although we drifted apart with the vast space in time, I see a face lit up with a great smile, “In deed”. I remember the times he came into my shop, a proud man of success in what he loved. I will always remember the greatness in the man he was.
PAPPAS FURNITURE REFIHNISHING
David Webster and Dick FitzGerald
October 10, 2008
Dear Family Members of Ben,
Dick and I were so saddened to hear
of Bens untimely death. He will be truly missed in our Design Community,
and our neighborhood of Beacon Hill.
Ben was always so generous and supportive of any Design sponsered event and he will be sorely missed
by many people in our industry.
A true Gent!
You are all in our prayers.
Elisa Bayiates
October 10, 2008
Dear Doug,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your step dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your mom and sister.
Love, Elisa & Edd
Melissa Mittag and Benn's friends at de Gournay
October 10, 2008
Dear Paula,
We were so shocked to hear of Benn's untimely passing. He was a true gentleman and such a great talent. He will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May he rest in peace.
clara hayes barrett
October 10, 2008
Dear Paula, Phil Smith called me late last night to tell me of the Benn's untimely death. Peter joins me in sending his sympathy. Benn was a true gentleman and we were happy to know that that his final days were spent in love and peace. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you and his family. Fondly, Peter and "Kim" Barrett
Stuart Whittle
October 9, 2008
Paula,
I was so sad to hear of the news just when there was a ray of hope. Will have you in my thoughts and prayers. Stuart Whittle
Jeanine
October 9, 2008
Mrs. Nahebedian:
I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful man/husband. I didn't know him for very long, I took care of him a few times at DaVita and he really was fantastic. I am very saddend by the news. I will forever remember Ben and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
~REST IN PEACE MR. NAHBEDIAN~
Kevin McLaughlin
October 9, 2008
Dear Paula,
We are so very sorry for your loss....Benn was a true gentleman and talented designer.....working with him was always a pleasure. We had many pleasant conversations throughout the years about his dad who was an upholsterer ....we would often talk about our common bond of growing up in families of upholsterers. He will be truly missed and you are in our prayers.
Kevin McLaughlin, Donna and Staff
Eleanor Neil
October 9, 2008
With my deepest sympathy in your loss. I work with brother-in-law John Archambeault at MITRE Corporation.
Michael Indresano
October 9, 2008
Our world has lost a TRUE ARTIST and a WONDERFUL MAN!
Benn may you rest in peace.
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Albert Parseghian
October 9, 2008
To: Nahabedian Family,
Saddened by the loss of Benn, whom I remember as a young boy helping his dad, Ted Nahabedian at Arlington Rug & Upholstery.
Grand Rapids Furniture Company
Maya Balle
October 9, 2008
Dearest Paula and family, It is not often in our lives that our hearts are inextricably woven together by choice not by birth. In my life I was graced by Benn's warmth and deep care. He will always be my brother. You are a family who brought him so much love. I hope that you will all find peace in the memories and joy that you shared. You were the treasures in his life.
Maya
Carole, Robin, Glenn, Dana Nazarian
October 9, 2008
To the Nahabedian Family:
We cannot know the sadness you are enduring at this time, but one thing we do know, we have lost a sweet, gentle, kind, and talented cousin in Ben.
Our heartfelt sympathies to each of you who have touched his life.
Carole, Robin, Glenn, and Dana Nazarian
jane burg
October 8, 2008
dearest paula,katie & family
oh how my heart is saddened by the loss of dear benn. he was and always will be a very special part of my life and i will always hold him close to my heart. i was always his janie,and i was truly blessed to have such a kind,compassionate loving
person in my life. i will truly miss my dear friend.i am so very sad as i write this. i send my love,my prayers & my deepest sympathy to you .
love,jane burg
Gail Bertocchi
October 8, 2008
My sincere sympathy to Paula and her daughter during this extremely sad time.
Benn and I had known one another for many years in the design field and were involved in designer showhouses at the same time. His wonderful talent and taste will always be remembered as well as the respect he had for his fellow designers.
I will miss you Benn. Gail Bertocchi
Richard McKinney
October 8, 2008
It was with a great sense of loss when I heard of Ben's death.
I wanted to let you know that you have my greatest sympathy, and my heart is truly saddened.
Ben was more than just a wonderful person; he was always so kind and considerate to me.
He was a great influence early on in my career.
He will always remain in my heart.
Michele Doucette
October 8, 2008
So saddened to hear this tragic and shocking news. Making me realize, everyday we share with our loved ones... is a precious gift.
I will always treasure the “bits and pieces” in my home, which will forever be reminiscent of Benn. All who had the honor of knowing him will hold him in their hearts eternally.
My heart and prayers are with you during this devastating time.
Liz & Ryan Romano
October 8, 2008
Katie, Paula and family - our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
Walter and Toni Dowgiallo
October 8, 2008
We feel so blessed to have known Benn for such a short time. We admired his incredible talent and embracing nature. Our hearts and love go out to your family. With our very deepest sympathy, Walter and Toni Dowgiallo
Marilyn Riseman
October 8, 2008
Benn was a true gentleman who made everything he touched beautiful, including his friendships. I will miss him terribly.
Paul Dandini
October 8, 2008
My sincere condolences to Ben's family and friends.
Marilyn Stahl
October 8, 2008
Ben was a gentle man who we admired for his humanity as well as for his talent. We were fortunate to watch him grow as an Interior Designer and as a warm and gracious human being. This world will miss him while he is making the next more beautiful.
With Love,
Al and Marilyn Stahl
Yelena Sigal
October 8, 2008
My deepest sympathies go out to you, Paula and Kate.
Lindsey Walker
October 8, 2008
"Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy."
Lydia Collazo
October 8, 2008
I visited Ben on one occasion several years ago with my two friends Tim and Chris. He was a warm, gracious host who showed me around his beautiful home, served me a fantastic lunch in his sunny back yard and introduced me to the sounds of Argentinian music. I remember leaving his home and wishing I could see him more often. He made me feel like I was his special friend and always welcome in his home. I found out later, from his friends, that Ben always showed that generosity to people and was well loved. Even though I only met him once before that brief visit, the memory of this day remains vividly in my memory today. I will mourn the passing of this great man. He certainly made a great impression on me.
Jake Akoury
October 8, 2008
Benn was a friend to many and I am proud to have considered myself one of them.
Regardless of the situation at hand, with always a sense of humor about him, Benn was never at a loss for words, injecting humor when others only saw anything but.
This world has given a kind and gentle soul to the heavens...touching so many, forgotten by none.
Donald Thacker
October 8, 2008
With my deepest sympathies and fond memories.
-Donald Thacker
Stella and Charles Mitsakos
October 8, 2008
Benn was a mentor to Stella as she began her career as an interior designer and quickly became a dear friend to both of us. He was indeed the most distinguished professional on the Boston interior design scene. The Greeks, who have words for everything, have a special prayer for a time such as this: May the memory of our dearly departed Benn, who is worthy of blessedness and eternal memory, be with us now and forever and ever.
Devin Arbabi
October 8, 2008
Benn was indeed a true gentleman and such a gifted designer. He will be so deeply missed.
John Sweeney
October 8, 2008
My deepest sympathy. Paula and Kate and Dear Benn, you are all in my prayers.
John Sweeney
Derrick Niederman
October 8, 2008
Benn was one of the most generous people I have ever met.
Phil Smith
October 8, 2008
Ben and I over many years were involved with the Junior League Show Houses as designers of some of their major rooms.Ben's talent was always outstanding . The rooms he decorated were usually choosen by the press as the most outstanding in all the many, many ,Show Houses he donated his talent to. He was a perfect gentleman and truly a great professional interior designer.He will be missed by all of us in the design community as a dear friend and a generous contributor to many design charity events with both his time and money.His clients will miss him as much as his family because he gave his heart to everything he did and became part of the family as all great designers do.He set a wonderful example for the young designers to follow in their practice.We will all miss him. God be with his loving family and help them in their grief
Larry Furbish
October 8, 2008
Although I knew Ben briefly, it wasn't difficult to realize what a true gentlemen and sincere person he was. He will be greatly missed by all.
Steven Kontoff
October 8, 2008
I have known Benn for more than 20 years. He was the most wonderful, kind, gentle man I know. He was my friend and professional ally. My thoughts to his loved ones. I will miss him terribly.
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