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Benjamin Baumgartner Obituary

BAUMGARTNER Benjamin "Benji" Baumgartner passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2013 at the age of 16. Beloved son of Laurie Baumgartner and Phillip Strevinsky. Loving grandson of Christine Strevinsky. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry Strevinsky, and Louise and Purcell Baumgartner. He is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and his beloved pet, Lolli Pup. Benji was attending East Jefferson High School, and previously attended T. H. Harris, Rudolph Matas, and the Bright Preschool for the Deaf. He was a member of the Miracle Baseball League, and a former member of JoJo's Hope. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the memorial service at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 3:00PM. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Benji's honor to the Miracle League of Greater New Orleans, 200 Henry Clay Ave., New Orleans, LA 70118. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Times-Picayune from Nov. 5 to Nov. 6, 2013.

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Colleen Thomas

October 30, 2023

Benji lives in my memories. In the last two days, I have also talked about him and Laurie. Benji made a significant impact on me. Through my interactions with Benji, I learned how to communicate better and be more compassionate. I will never forget you.
Colleen

Colleen Thomas

November 1, 2021

Your smile was so beautiful and your eyes full of love. I was so lucky to have known you and your Mom. May your light continue to shine. I will never forget you. Thank you so much for being a part of my life.

Mary Baccich Leach

November 10, 2013

Laurie I am so sorry for the loss of your son. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Susan Gessner Marchbanks

November 10, 2013

Laurie,
I am so sorry to learn of your son's passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. You and your family are in my prayers.

November 8, 2013

May the God of comfort grant you peace in your time of need. We know he will.(1 Cor. 1:3)

Charles & Lauren Green
Marrero, LA

November 8, 2013

Laurie I am so sorry to hear about your son. I think of you often. You all are in my prayers.

November 7, 2013

Phil, I'm very sorry to have heard about your son Benjamin passing. You have my condolences!!! I hope you are doing ok!!! Best Wishes!!! You're in my thoughts and prayers!!! Richelle Clesi

Donna Berger

November 7, 2013

Laurie, my prayers and love are with you. I am truly sorry to hear about Benji. I can still see him sitting in circle time at Ochsner's Early Intervention Program. I am proud to say I was his first teacher. Donna Berger

Ree Magbee

November 7, 2013

Laurie, you are in my prayers sweet gal. May God's grace carry you every moment of every day. Love, Ree Magbee Beadle

Wayne Adams

November 7, 2013

Lori, in time, grieve not for Benji, he has been made hold. He is at rest. We will see him again.

Wayne Adams (T.H. Harris)

Micheline VanDenburgh

November 7, 2013

Laurie I am so sorry to hear about your son's passing. I remember meeting him when he was just a newborn at ASH. Your'e in my thoughts and prayers. (((HUGS)))

Holly Rafidi

November 6, 2013

Laurie,
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Benji. He was a great kid as I remember. Last time I saw him was when he was going to Tiger Camp. He will be missed and you'll be in our prayers.
Love, Holly and Michelle

Debbie Mannina Verlander

November 6, 2013

Laurie,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your son Benji. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Louise Hill

November 6, 2013

Laurie, I was so sorry to hear about your loss. I spoke to my mom today and she said "now Laurie has her own personal saint". I know it is true. I also realize the huge void you will feel. Call on him during those times. I am praying for you and benji's dad and I will lift you all up at morning mass. God Bless, louise Landry Hill

November 6, 2013

Laurie,
I was so sorry to hear about Benjie. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rosanne Hirsch
Bright School

colleen thomas

November 6, 2013

Being with Benji and having the chance to get to know him enriched my life in so many ways- he was always an Angel.. he has blessed many lives and will continue

Gary and Laura Messina and Hampton Zauner

November 6, 2013

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will have Benji in our thought at baseball tonight.

Coco Judd

November 6, 2013

Laurie and Phil,
from the bottom of our hearts, we are paying for you.. SHA class 1982 Corinne

Melanie

November 6, 2013

Oh Laurie. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Benji was the best Miracle League buddy a girl could have and seeing him and you on Saturday's was always a blessing. I hope you are taking care of yourself. I will be thinking about you...

November 6, 2013

Laurie: so sorry to hear about Benji. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Stewart Smallpage Bailey

November 6, 2013

Laurie & Phil we are truly sorry for your loss! He is playing baseball in heaven. Shawn Musgrave & Michelle Jobert

Linda Frantz

November 6, 2013

Laurie, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son. My prayers are with you and your family.
Linda
Bright School

The Higgins Family

November 6, 2013

We are so sorry for your loss. Benji was one of the "original" Miracle League Yankees. He just hit a Home Run!

Marla, Frank, and Salvatore Macaluso

November 6, 2013

Laurie,
We are so sorry for your loss! But just remember he is in a great place, and watching down on all of us! I remember the three musketeers at Matas! Oh the memories we have will be forever in our hearts! He has touched so many people in his life!! Love and prayers coming for you and yours!!

Megan Edwards

November 6, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Benji's passing. He is in our prayers as well as Laurie and Phil.

Gina Lorio

November 6, 2013

Laurie & Phil
We truly have an "Angel in the Outfield" now at the Miracle League field. Benji will be truly missed by all of his coaches, buddies and friends. Please know that he is with God now and watching over all of us. You and Phil are in our prayers

Angel, George and Kolin Donegan

November 6, 2013

Laurie and Phil,We are so sorry to hear this sad news.Benji was a"Special Angel to all of us.While he was here with us,we watched him grow. He was handsome and he had a beautiful smile that all of us will never forget.We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

LaCresiea Olivier

November 6, 2013

Lori and Phil,
We are truly sorry for the loss of Benji. He will always be a special part of our lives and we will cherish the time that you guys shared with us. Pictures of him are still in my living room. May God hold you in his hands and comfort you both at this time.
Love goes to each of you,
The Olivier Family

November 6, 2013

Laurie and Phil,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Benji is missed.
Sherry Manes

Timothy Dawe

November 6, 2013

Christine and family,

I am so sorry to hear of Benji's death, and my prayers are with you in your time of need.

Tim Dawe

Joycelyn April

November 6, 2013

Ms. Lori, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Lisa Weller

November 5, 2013

I am so sorry for your devastating loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Brenda Canale Leslie

November 5, 2013

Laurie,

Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your precious son. May God bless you and hold you in His loving arms through this most difficult time.

November 5, 2013

Lori,
I am so sorry for your loss. I can still see that beautiful blue eyed little boy running around Matas. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these hard times. God bless.
Carol and Jared Austin

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