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Benjamin Andrade Obituary

ANDRADE, Benjamin, Sr., Benjamin Andrade Sr., 55, of Hartford departed this life on Monday (September 6, 2004) at St. Francis Hospital. He was a graduate of Weaver High School in 1971, and served in the Peace Corp. He worked at Pratt & Whitney for 21 years. He leaves to cherish his memory his ex-wife, Claire Andrade; a son, Benjamin Andrade Jr.; a daughter, Claire Marie Andrade; four grandchildren, James Hampton Jr., Kiara Thomas, Benjamin III, and Jaylen Andrade all of Hartford; two aunts, Martha (Roy) Tinsley of Stone, MT., GA., Missouri Weaver of Hartford; a niece, Dawn Franklin of East Hartford; a nephew, Lawrence Andrade of East Hartford; and a host of other relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Benjamin and Pearl Andrade; a sister, Sharon Andrade; and his daughter, Latisha Pearl Andrade. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, September 14, at 11 a.m. First Cathedral, 1155 Blue Hills Avenue, Bloomfield. Arrangements are entrusted to Fuqua Funeral Services, 94 Granby St., Bloomfield. Interment will be private.

Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 12, 2004.
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Ms.Claire,BJ,Pooh,& Jamie

My heart goes out to you for the losses of your Daughter, Mother,Husband,Father,Grandfather.


Tisha, was my dearest FRIEND. When she left my heart pain. Now that I found out that her Father has passed I feel so sad for the Family. My thoughts and prayers goes out you. I lost contact for a few months,then it became a year now. Ms.Claire just remember that I LOVE YOU & if its anything I can do please contact me...

NAWANA CUYLER

October 5, 2004

Claire and Family:



I was greatly saddened to hear of Benny's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family always.



Fondly,

Diane Parrott Latney

September 26, 2004

Claire:



My heartfelt sympathy to you on your loss! I know that you know the Lord, so I know you are trusting and depending on him to see you through! Know this also, "Weeping may endureth for a night, but JOY cometh in the morning! We grew up like family, our mothers being best friends and all, and as far as I'm concerned WE ARE FAMILY! So Cuz

much love and much prayer is given unto you!

Andrea (known as "Andy" back in the days, a name I only allow old school people to address me by)Shepard-Williams

Andrea Shepard-Williams

September 18, 2004

Claire,

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this difficult time. Benny was a great guy. He will be missed dearly.

Denise Dowdell Hawkins

September 16, 2004

Claire may Godbr with you and give you strength.

janice&willettle welcome

September 14, 2004

Claire may GOD be with you and give you strength.

janice&willettle welcome

September 14, 2004

Claire our pray are with you and your family

Bonnie NapperThomas Anderson

September 14, 2004

Just wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love The Edmonds, Blanks and Syms Family

Katrina Syms Eeenie Edmonds Daughter

September 14, 2004

Claire and Family;



Always remember that memories keep the one you loved close to you in spirit and thought and always in your heart, today and forever.



Thinking of you and the family with love and sympathy.



Dawn and Bobby.

Dawn Allen

September 13, 2004

Claire & Family,

I've known you and bennie most of my life, dance at your wedding, was there when your children were born. We have shared many ups and downs in our lives, (Lord knows we had many) but through it all, we still stand. God is great!! Keep the faith.



Love you much,

Wanda

Wanda Smith

September 13, 2004

Ms. Andrade, Pooh, BJ, and Jaime.



You are all in our prayers. We love you all.



Missy, Kevin Jr., and Tariq

Missy Baldwin

September 13, 2004

To Claire & Family



Our prayers are with the family during this time of berevement. May God be with you and give you strength to endure.



God Bless



The Strums Family

Thelma Strums-Morris

September 13, 2004

Family,



May the peace of God comfort you all in the time of need.

Edward Lumpkin & Family

September 13, 2004

Words just describe the emptiness we feel. My favorite cousin/nephew is gone. We shall remember the time spent together here in Georgia. If it is Jehovah's will we hope to see him again. We all send our love. To you Claire, we know you did all you could. We thank you for being there.

Love Always

Auntie Martha, Uncle Roy

Julia and Carrie Blade

Julia Blade

September 13, 2004

Claire & Family,



I've known you and Benny for most of my life. I will always remember Benny with a smile. He will be missed.



God Bless,

Gerri Parrott

September 12, 2004

Cuz, we're so sorry for your lost, many God continue to bless you.



Fam. Jernigan's

Charisse Jernigan

September 12, 2004

TO GRANDPA POPPIE,

I WAS VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR PASSING. I LOVED YOU LIKE YOU WERE MY OWN FATHER & YOU TREATED MY DAUGHTER LIKE A QUEEN. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOUR KIND HEART, YOUR BEAUTIFUL SINGING VOICE & THE WAY YOU MADE ME SMILE.YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE NOW.MAY YOU WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY & FRIENDS IN THEIR TIME OF NEED,& MAY YOU REST IN ETERNAL PEACE!

WITH ALL THE LOVE IN OUR HEARTS,

SARITA

(AND YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER) KIARA

SARITA THOMAS

September 12, 2004

I love you Uncle Benny, I will miss you. You are in a good place now. Please say hello to my mother and Nanny for me and that I love them and I miss them. And for Tish that I love her and she has a fine son for me, he is growing up to be a very handsome Young man. We love you.

Dawn

Spuddy

Joey

Daurian

Antwan

Kyra.

Dawn Franklin

September 12, 2004

Claire, Miss Janie and family,



Words seems so meaningless at times like these. However, God's Word is always meaningful and restoring. Today, we pray that God's love, strength, and peace that has seen you through thus far, be magnified at this time of great sorrow.



Love,

Rufus Shepard and family

Jeanette Shepard

September 12, 2004

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