Ben Zion Chatoff

I just yesterday learned of Ben's death, and I am both shocked and extremely saddened. He was a wonderful man and a very important person in my life. We lost touch in 2005 when I moved out of the country, and I was hoping to be back in touch again when I returned to Sacramento recently. I don't know if anyone will read this since so many years have passed, but if so, I send my deepest condolences to Ben's family and friends. As was the tradition for Dia de Los Muertos in Mexico where I...

I met Ben on the dance floor in Alameda dancing Zydeco (he was an awesome dance partner). Over time I developed a friendship with him and he proved to be a most wonderful friend. He drove to Modesto once to talk to me about a crisis I was having at work. He met my dad and was a comfort to me when he died. When my granddaughter was very sick and mediflighted to Sacramento, he met us at the hospital to see if he could help. I can't say enough about how precious he was to me. I will...

Ben was a special person who touched my life in many ways. I met him 25 years ago as a young ER nurse at Sutter Solano Hospital. Ben was our leader...not only was he the Medical Director but he became our "Head of Family". As a group we were all very close,an ER family. we were together for over 10 years, our strong bond has maintained in a supportive and nurturing manner. Over the years we had countless celebratory events, birthdays, promotions. baby showers, good bye parties, apecial get...

Ben and I were friends starting in the 6th grade at Canfield Ave. School in LA. We use to bicycle places together. We were also stamp collectors at that time. We both continued in school together through Pasteur Jr. High, Hamilton High and UCLA. He was a very bright, talented person. I am so sorry to hear about his passing away. Martin Sherman