Springfield, Massachusetts
Alexander B. Mapp Jr. also known as Ben, 74 of Springfield, Massachusetts passed away Friday, August 14th, 2015. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts to Alexander B. Mapp Sr. and Edna R. Mapp. Graduating from Classical High, he later received his Bachelor’s degree. Ben worked for Esquire and Essence...
Read MoreI feel very confident that you are at peace Uncle Benny and thats what makes this a little easier to comprehend. You were a man who lived quite a life and were full of so many hilarious stories. Rest peacefully, and tell your parents they created one AMAZING family!
Aliya Aleem
August 29, 2015 | College Park, MD
To my dearest grandfather and my best friend, I am missing you dearly. I hope you know that I am very thankful for all you have taught me. You have taught me things that I could never learn in a classroom such as how to be kind to people, make jokes and even how to bribe my way into getting food and candy from others.
The knowledge and wisdom you have passed onto me will forever be cherish, for no man nor woman could ever take that away from me. You have always been my dearest...
Nicole Larriu
August 28, 2015 | Springfield, MA
My 'heartfelt' sympathy to the Mapp family. We were neighbors for years having lived on Thompson Street. Attending Camp Atwater during my younger years, the Mapps living on Thompson Street & St. James Ave. His Dad and Mom were great friends of my family. My prayers are with family and friends who had the opportunity to be a part of this circle of great folks back in the day.
Lisa Jones
August 28, 2015 | Mitchellville, MD
ben should have been a politiciam.great humor never really spent enough time with him peace be unto hin
August 28, 2015
May God embrace you and envelope your soul with his eternal loving peace Cousin Benny. I will always fondly remember Cousin Benny's infectious,glorious smile! Even after drowning me with verbal"loving" abuse (tough love,followed by that smile and a good Mapp hug. Benny was always a shining star in the room wherever he was present..Love forever..Cousin David Mapp
David Mapp
August 28, 2015 | San Juan, PUERTO RICO
PEACE BE UNTO YOU!
Patti Aleem
August 27, 2015 | Bowie, MD
Ben was one of the smartest man i have ever met,he would loan me numerous books on Art and History,until now i never knew or did he discussed the extent of his education and i see it was extensive. He was in my thoughts just last week as we have not been in contact or communication within the past year,he will be sorely missed and i am sure he is looking down from heaven and calling me by the name he had given me (Bin Laden). My condolences to his family.
Willie Rodgers
August 24, 2015 | Saint George Island, FL