Mystic, CT, Connecticut
Mystic - Benedict Minik, 71, husband of Eleanor (Burke) Minik of Mystic, died Friday morning, Jan. 23, 2009, at Lawrence & Memorial Hospital in New London.
Born in Hartford on May 17, 1937, he was the son of the late Olga (Laskevich) Erwinski.
He was honorably discharged from the U.S....
Read MoreEleanor,
We are sending all our hugs, prayers and warm thoughts your way. We had a family slide show Saturday and I added to great pictures of Ben. One was at Carols Wedding toasting with a beer and the other was a family reunion picture with Ben sitting over a bucket of what I think is oysters doing all the dirty work. It warmed our hearts to see his smile. Love to you and the entire family.
Beth and Lenny Burke
January 28, 2009 | Scotia, NY
Ellie, Steve, Mark, Bill, & Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ben. Such a truly wonderful man throughout his whole life. I am so glad I got to see him last summer after so many years. He provided many happy memories, especially at the lake!
Debra (Eydenta) Callahan
January 28, 2009 | Storrs, CT
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I will remember "Uncle Ben" with fond memories.
Michelle and JC (Beauregard) Christiansen
January 26, 2009 | Colorado Springs, CO
Aunt Eleanor, Steve, Mark, Bill and Paul: I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Ben. His presence will be greatly missed. I know he and my Dad are together watching and smiling down on us. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Anne Robinson
January 25, 2009 | Granby, CT
El, Mark, Paul, Beeb, Steven, it broke my heart to lose Ben. I have always enjoyed my time with him. I will fondly remember Ben taking me out in the boat when I visited Mystic, giving me the personal tour of the Seaport and making me an iron plant hanger! He helped w/Connor, and made us excellent meals! He helped keep me in touch w/ other members of the Burke clan by bringing me over to see my cousins in the area that I never get to see. I will also miss our long chats about medicine (of...
Laura Beauregard
January 25, 2009 | Colorado Springs, CO
Aunt Eleanor, Steve, Mark, Bill and Paul,
It always brings a smile to my face to remember Ben and his antics while us kids were growing up. How could I not admire a fellow talker! He is already greatly missed. I will hold those memories dear and hold you all in my heart.
Jennifer Beau-Catterson(Beauregard)
January 25, 2009 | Colorado Springs, CO
I was the last big brother to hold, kiss and pray for you.It is My most treasured honor that it comforted you.Regardless of your humble request my family will celebrate you and cherish your laughter,wisdom and persona in a memorial service and dinner in your honor. all who love you are welcome.Safe passage,Leave a light on for us, always, your baby sister
Myra Steele
January 24, 2009 | Ellington, CT
Elli we got a email from Rose saying Bennie was sick. Amy always enjoyed Bennies humor at Backus. We will miss him. God bless
Skip & Amy Boggis
January 24, 2009 | Navarre Beach, FL
