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BENJAMIN ETTLEMAN Obituary

BENJAMIN ETTLEMAN (Age 91)
On Monday, January 14, 2013, Benjamin Ettleman of North Bethesda, MD and Boca Raton, FL passed away with his loving family by his side in Boca Raton, FL. He was born in Belz, Romania August 11, 1921. He was married to Evelyn Davidson for 68 years. He is survived by daughter, Joyce (Fred) Bonnett; son, Dr. Robert (Janet) Ettleman; grandchildren, Adam Bonnett (Daniel Krog), Erica (Yohai) Borenstein, Noah Bonnett and Lee Ettleman (fiancée, Caren Putterman); great-grandchildren, Maya and Talia Borenstein; and predeceased by son, Kenneth Ettleman. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2013, 1:30 p.m. at Ohr Kodesh Congregation, 8300 Meadowbrook Lane, Chevy Chase, MD. Interment King David Memorial Gardens, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, VA. The family will be observing Shiva immediately following the service at The Wisconsin, 5809 Nicholson Lane, N. Bethesda, MD in "The Lounge". In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Gulf Coast Dental Outreach, 4812 Longwater Way, Tampa, FL 33615. Arrangements by Hines-Rinaldi Funeral Home, Inc. under the Jewish Funeral Practices Committee of Greater Washington Contract.

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Published by The Washington Post from Jan. 15 to Jan. 17, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for BENJAMIN ETTLEMAN

30 Entries

Pierluigi Sambolino

January 9, 2020

Ben was a really lovely person. Those of us that were lucky to meet him here at Vezzani still talk about him and miss him.. such a sad loss.

March 24, 2013

I am very sorry to hear of Mr. Ettleman's passing. I was a friend of his son Ken and still miss him after all the years.

Mike Frisch

Cindy White

January 26, 2013

This is for you Ben!!

Love to you all !!

Cindy White

January 26, 2013

Dear Ettleman family,
I only got a brief chance to know Ben by working for the scrap yard for a little over a year.
I am so sorry to hear about Ben's death and my husband and I send our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family.

Sincerly
Cindy & Patrick White

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David Caffee

January 24, 2013

Ben, the scrap community won't be the same without you. I am grateful for the time you took with me to be a mentor, a friend and an example of the finest traits a person can have : kindness, diligence, hospitality, forgiveness, generosity and an unquenchable enthusiasm for life. The lessons you taught by the way you lived will continue to inspire me for the rest of my life. Rest in peace, my friend.

January 18, 2013

dear family, where to begin? i met ben 45 yrs ago and knew he was a special man then. he was a gentle man, a compassionate man, an honest man.a great husband, father,grandfather. a giver not a taker.i am honored to know him!our loss is heavens gain. ben was a mensch. joel

Irv & Pat EISEN

January 17, 2013

Dear Evelyn and family,
Our hearts & Prayers are with you at this sad time. Ben was a wonderful person.

Andrea Swartz

January 17, 2013

Heartfelt condolences to the entire family. With Love, Andrea

charlton wells

January 17, 2013

Mr. Ben I will never forget all the speeches and lectures, A great boss and a even greater human being. Rest In Peace!

charlton wells

January 17, 2013

Mr. Ben, I will never forget the speeches and lectures you gave me, A great boss, and a even greater human being. Rest In Peace!!

Dennis Velez

January 17, 2013

Sympathies to the entire Ettleman family. I was deeply saddened when I heard the news. He will be missed.

January 16, 2013

Uncle Ben, you were the best. I will sorely miss you sir. My condolences to the family.

robert cohen

January 16, 2013

Rob, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Bob and Marcy

Sabine Mueller

January 16, 2013

A pioneer and a gentleman. Ben always tried the newest technology and graciously shared his experience with the rest of the industry. Ben taught me many things, but most importantly how to be gracious and kind.

Jim LoBianco

January 16, 2013

The ebb and flow of feelings and memories of Mr. Ben are sure to continue for some time as he was such a big part of many of our lives. The lessons were many and many benefited from such a mentor. Ben such a steadfast and faithful friend.

.....I already miss his white loafer to my backside.

Gail & Lou Grosman

January 16, 2013

You will be greatly missed at the Wisconsin.

Michelle Saidman-Friedman

January 16, 2013

Sympathies to the entire Ettleman family. I recently saw Ben and Evey at the airport on my way to DC..will always remember our great summers in OC. The Saidman, Adler and Friedman families

January 15, 2013

Mr Ettleman was a great supporter of the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department's training program for many years. Our personnel are better equiped to handle emergencies becasue of his support.

Chief Ron Mastin

Lee Dezzutti

January 15, 2013

Ben was always very nice to me, often going out of his way to say hello, ask how I was doing. I will miss seeing him at the various industry meetings, watching him "hold court" with friends and associates. Those meetings will not be the same without him.

January 15, 2013

Joyce, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. With love to Mom and the rest of your family, Marilyn & Tom Bagel

Bradley Nott

January 15, 2013

Ben was a friend for many years. He will be missed by many. My condolences to the entire Ettleman family.

Bob Ward

January 15, 2013

I share in the sorrow of Ben's death. I will miss Ben's smile. I will miss Ben's phone calls, "talk to me." Ben was always compassionate and generous. I am lucky to have known Ben. I will miss Ben.

ronald witkowski

January 15, 2013

Everyone should know a man as nice as Ben. i will miss him very much.

Donna Bukevicz

January 15, 2013

I will never forget Ben. He was always loving and kind to me as if I were related to him - often bringing me lovely gifts back from exotic places he and Evelyn had visited. I will remember his beautifully said "words" at Bill's and my wedding as he "gave Bill away" to me. He had a great sense of humor and loved music-- I remember singing at his birthday party and how his face lit up as I sang directly to him. I know that my husband held a place in his heart for Ben as if he were his own father...

He will be missed but I know that he is in heaven eating crabs, talking on the phone, feeling great and buzzing around telling stories with those who have left before us.

Paul Meyer

January 15, 2013

Ben's condominium in North Bethesda has lost a truly wonderful person. He will be fondly remembered and truly missed by all who knew him. Every community needs a Ben Ettleman.

Paul Meyer

Richard Lerner

January 15, 2013

Ben has aways been a gentleman and a friend. I have appreciated his advice and warmth and I will miss him greatly. May his memory live on in the hearts of his family and friends.

Hafez Al-Haj

January 15, 2013

Ben was a great friend to me and to Prince Wiliam County Solid Waste. We will miss you greatly.

Aaron Hill

January 15, 2013

Ben always showed me an abundant kindness during our visits and travel together. My deepest sympathies to his family. May you find comfort and joy in your many happy memories.

pierluigi sambolino

January 15, 2013

I'm filled with sadness to hear that Ben has left us, he was a unique man filled with kindness and generosity. I won't forget him.

Bill Bukevicz

January 15, 2013

Ben: I am going to miss you and the daily phone calls!! See you in heaven!!!

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