Alice Naomi Benston

Alice was my neighbor for many years. I love and miss her very much. We were good friends. Also love and miss her dog and cat, Didi and Sophie, whom I took care of for four years. Kate Winell

Sorry, I misspelled Didi!

Since we lived on the same apt floor, and I took care of her dear dog and cat, Dee Dee and Sophie, for 4 years, I miss Alice so much and feel the loss of my friend every time I pass her apt. She was a most lovely and interesting person...so kind to everyone.

I remember Alice from 1975 when she tried to help my 11 year old daughter learn to play the violin. I will miss her sweet spirit.

To the family of Dr. Benston:

On behalf of the Administration, Faculty and Staff of Queens College, we would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family.

May she Rest in Peace,

Grandma, you were a beacon of inspiration and knowledge. I miss our conversations about politics, literature and history. You will be forever missed.
Love you grandma,

It was a pleasure meeting Alice, especially after hearing about her for years. Soon after we met, she welcomed me into her beautiful Manhattan home with hospitality and warmth and she conveyed a genuine interest in getting to know me. It is a pleasure to meet someone who communicates so well; it is a gift to be with someone who genuinely listens. Thank you, Alice! Peace!

The world lost an amazing, inspiring person. Our family lost its matriarch. There are no words.

I remember when I was young watching her repair a broken nail, amazed that it was both long again and perfectly red. To me in that moment she was the most glamorous person I ever met; that never changed.

I remember her Borscht. I remember her stuffing with actual chestnuts.

I remember all those little moments when she made me feel special. Being on opposite coasts...

Aluce was a treasure and will be so greatly missed by so many. I adored working with her on Richard II. What a joy and inspiration!