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Benjamin Johnson Obituary
Benjamin Earl "Ayubu" Johnson, Jr. age 70 of Stratford entered into eternal rest Monday, August 12, 2013 at the V.A.M.C., West Haven, CT. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Benjamin Earl and Elmeta Artis Johnson "Ben" was a resident of Stratford for the past fifteen years and prior to that he resided in Bridgeport for fifty-five years. He attended and taught at both Housatonic Community College and the University of Bridgeport. He was employed with the City of Bridgeport Public School System for the last twenty years. He was also involved with the Light House after school program at Beardsley School. He served his country in the Air Force during the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged. Ben was an accomplished artist, musician and community activist. In addition to his parents Ben was predeceased by a brother, Jerry "Jami Ayinde" Johnson and a sister Marilyn D. Morrison. Survivors include a son, Brian (Martha) Johnson of Stratford; two daughters, Marilyn (Edwin) Rosado of Trumbull and Jerri (Larry) Quintiliano of Stratford; a brother, Samuel Johnson of Southbury, CT; a brother-in-law James Morrison of GA; five grandchildren, four nephews, one niece, other great nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 11:00 AM at Mt. Aery Baptist Church, 73 Frank St., Bridgeport with Rev. Dawrell Rich, Associate Minister, officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family. Friends are invited to the viewing Tuesday from 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the church. See www.mortonsmortuary.com. The family requests that donations be made to the Housatonic community College Foundation c/o 900 Lafayette Blvd., Bridgeport, CT 06604.
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Teresa Wilson
August 24, 2013
To Johnson Family: Ben was one of a kind! God filled his Spirit to overflowing with Gifts, Talents, Light & Love! Thank you for sharing him with us in the Bridgeport, CT community. Bpt.'s a better place because of all the lives he touched. Family like Ben & Jami, WOW! You guys were specially "chosen." : ) Always Remember. Their legacies & lessons are now in your hands. They both fought the good fight. Much Love.
Katie L Moore-Tompkins
August 23, 2013
I will always remember Ben's kindness.thoughtfulness,caring love, and encouragement for the past 40+ yrs. which was a constant in me and my families lives. He will be missed more then words could ever express. My prayers and my love will always be with the family. God bless you all always!
Alexis Young
August 22, 2013
Mr. Johnson was an inspiring source to all of us at the Art Center. How I will always remember & cherish the memories left for us in our youth. Thank you Mr. Johnson! And our deepest sympathies to the Johnson Family. God bless!
Alexis * Regan * Darryl
{Young & Anderson Family}
Joane Burks
August 21, 2013
My condolences to the family. I am so sorry I missed his services. I am heartbroken. Ben will be missed.
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David Davis
August 20, 2013
Ben,
Thank you for providing a sanctuary for me from juvenile delinquency and a life of crime. You planted a seed of hope that helped me accomplish much in New York as a graphic designer and in graduate school where I completed my MFA in computer graphics design as a distinguished scholar from the Rochester Institute of Technology. It gets better; I am now pursuing my PhD in
Education Technology, again this drive and giant leap of faith, I owe to you and the staff of
the ABCD cultural art center of Bridgeport, CT
Mary Ray
August 20, 2013
Benjamin Johnson, Jr., I will miss our conversations when I would be in the Edison building. Rest in Peace.
mark harp
August 20, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Lighthouse Program
August 20, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 20, 2013
To the Johnson Family
Ben was truly a gifted and good person, may God comfort you all at this time.
God Bless you
Paulette Gray-Lambert
Ulises Batalla Sr
August 19, 2013
Good Bye Ben. Since early in life, you were an inspiration to others. I met yo at Housatonic College when you were very young and happy. God will bless you and reward you for your kindness and good will toward other people. Your strong sense of self worth and pride of your race and ancestry, did not deter you from loving and helping other people of different races and background. God bless your memory always. Ulises E. Batalla Sr. Oviedo, Florida
August 19, 2013
Ben touched my life.....and ALL lives with his special, consistent, compassionate spirit. I always wish I could be as kind and gentle as Ben. Thank you Ben for making a difference in my life and SO MANY others.
Leroy Wright
August 19, 2013
A great man,thanks for all your guidance R.I.P......
Denise DeJesus
August 19, 2013
GOD, knew you were special as soon as he placed you in this world . I could write & write & I'll never find how to say everything at once . You been by my side since day one . April 2010 . I know you are in a better place now . No more suffering but the part that hurts is I'll never hear your voice or see you again . But you hold a special place in my heart Mr . Johnson .... I love you I miss you & I will always b your jelly jelly jelly . Smile because guess who loves you . You were truly my blessing from the lord
Cathy Hernandez
August 19, 2013
Marilyn & Jerri & Family
So sorry to hear about your father. Such a talented man who touched many lives. Hope all your happy memories get you all thru this difficult time.
Cathy & Ralph Hernandez
Cora Swilling
August 19, 2013
Johnson Family:
Sorry for your loss. My prayers go out to you all.
Wendy Mabins
August 19, 2013
The Lord will comfort and keep you remember all the special times together.
Connie Hailey-Geer
August 18, 2013
Johnson Family: Not over Jerry yet, and now this news! My sympathy to you, though I wish it weren't true. Ben had so much to give to so many - so multi- talented with personality plus. Memories will linger from back in the day. Always enjoyed his company & conversation. May he rest in peace & in paradise and may the Family be comforted through God's grace, mercy & healing.
August 18, 2013
Marilyn,
Mere words cannot express the grief I felt at hearing about the homegoing of your Dad. May the Lord Bless and Comfort you and your family in your time of sorrow.
bernice dejesus
August 18, 2013
I love you Johnson always love always
Maggie Gill
August 18, 2013
Dear Johnson family,
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you. Ben was gentle, caring and a force to be reckoned with. He will be sorely missed.
Sincerely,
Maggie (Bunnie) Gill
Terri Turner
August 18, 2013
Mr J, I am in shock! You were my neighbor, and friend for 9 yrs. I remember sitting on our own stoops having our morning coffee almost every weekend. Planting flowers in our yards, and of course your famous shed! Lol. You will be missed by everyone. Rest in peace!
Debbie and Bob Osborne
August 18, 2013
One of the kindest neighbors we ever knew, It was a pleasure to know you. May you rest in peace. heaven got another angel
August 18, 2013
Mardu, Jerri & Brian: We am so sorry to hear about your father. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Our sincere condolences to you.
The Arszyla Family
Eva Phillips
August 18, 2013
I am at a lost for words. May God send the Holy Comforter to you and all your family.
Lisa White
August 18, 2013
you will always be in my memory.
Laurie Giff
August 18, 2013
Dear Johnson Family,
It is with a heavy heart that I offer my condolences to you. I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Ben for the past several years when we worked together at the Beardsley Lighthouse Program. He is truly one of the most thoughtful, kind and gentle spirits that I have ever had the opportunity to know. I knew that he had to deal with and would always ask how things were going. But he always turned the conversation to how I was and how I was managing with my own family issues. He was a very good listener and always gave me sound and wise advice. He had a way of making you feel that whatever you were talking about was so very important - adults and students. All of the students truly loved him and enjoyed their "crazy" conversations with him. Please know that he made a difference in so many lives and his kindness and humor touched all of us. I pray that his memories will help you to get through this difficult time. I know that I will certainly smile every time I think of him and the impact he made on me. I will miss him terribly, but I am lucky and grateful to have known such an incredible man.
Denise DeJesus
August 18, 2013
I love & miss you ... & I need you more & more now . you were special to me & I hope when you see this you smile because I finally said it " I need you " . you waited so long for me to say that . YOU WERE MY BLESSING FROM ABOVE ALWAYS WILL BE . I FEEL SPECIAL THAT I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE YOU IN MY LIFE . I LOVE YOU JOHNSON <3
Denise DeJesus
August 18, 2013
our memories will always stay close to my heart . even though we didn't talk as much as we once did I always thought of you . & when we did talk you always put a smile on my face . you are very special to me Johnson & i love you & hold you close to my heart .
August 18, 2013
I remember when I first met you I was at work and they introduced us and I knew right there and than that you were one of a kind you were special you always looked put for me and I thank you I love you and I know that you will always be here in spirit I love you Johnson always thank you for believing In me when I didn't... love always bee <3
August 18, 2013
Johnson you were my blessing from GOD I love you soooo much you have been by my side since day one . you were always checking on me & giving me advice . I would call you angry you would listen to my every word & then saying jelly jelly jelly who loves you . I miss you so much my only regret is not saying I love you as much as you would tell me . I love you & you hold a special place in my heart . thanks for your encouragement & you were & always will be my blessing
Dezi Livingston-Adams
August 18, 2013
Jerri, I was saddened to read of the passing of your dad. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love/miss you.
Michael & Barbara D'Louhy
August 18, 2013
The Johnson Family:
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences,
Ben was both a wonderful neighbor and friend; he shall be sorely missed.
May fond memories comfort all who had the pleasuren of knowing him, for the love we hold dear in our hearts is love everlasting, evermore.
Michael and Barbara D'Louhy
Stacey Caserta
August 18, 2013
Oh Mr J...what a heartbreaking thing to hear:( you were my neighbor of bullard court...you've seen me grow thru the years...you used to call me "grandma." I just waved to you as I was driving by last time i seen you.. It is with a heavy heart to hear of your passing. A friend to all. RIP ?
August 17, 2013
To a true friend who always greeted with a smaile. God has answered your call to come home. Blessings to the Family.
Eddye Swilling-Wade
Bridgeport
August 17, 2013
Our sympathies to the family. Benjamin will be truly missed because of his kind heart and willing smile. Always a gentle man to our family.
Gertrude Swilling and Family
Bridgeport
Priscilla Martinez
August 17, 2013
I had the honor of working with Ben at Barnum School. It was a pleasure to see how he was so kind and patient with our youth and how their faces lit.up in his presence. May he rest in peace.
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