JIM BENJAMIN

1941 - 2015

BENJAMIN, JIM Jim Benjamin, 74, of Killingworth, Connecticut, passed away November 21, 2015 at Hope Hospice, Cape Coral, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born in Ticonderoga, New York on August 8, 1941. He leaves behind his wife, Barbara Jones Benjamin, daughter Stacey Lee Benjamin of North Carolina, his loving Golden Retriever, Lily, brother and wife, Robert and Donna Benjamin of Ticonderoga, New York, nephews Robert C. Benjamin, Jr., Brad Benjamin and wife Brittney and great nieces Brooke and Braydee Benjamin. Jim received a Bachelor’s Degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He was the Controller of the United Illuminating Company, New Haven, Connecticut, employed there for 42 years. In the past he was an advisor for Junior Achievement for many years. Jim has been a member of the Congregational Church in Killingworth for 33 years where he has served as trustee and moderator and an affiliate member of Burnt Store Presbyterian Church, Punta Gorda, Florida. Jim was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, Clinton Flotilla for 11 years where he served as flotilla commander, taught boating safety classes, and was a vessel examiner. Jim was a competent captain aboard his Nordic Tug where he and his wife traveled the Great Loop around the eastern half of the United States. He loved playing golf, and the past few years enjoyed traveling in his motor home and spending winters in Florida. Jim was a great husband, father, brother, mentor, teacher, dear friend, and just a great guy to everyone he met. He was strong in his faith and in his love for God. Calling hours, Friday evening, December 18, 2015 at Swan Funeral Home, Clinton, Connecticut from 5-8. The Coast Guard Auxiliary plans the Crossing of the Bar Ceremony at 6:45. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Congregational Church in Killingworth, December 19 at 11:00, followed by interment at Evergreen Cemetery in Killingworth. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested in Jim’s memory to Sunshine Golden Retriever Rescue, PO Box 247, Port Washington, New York 11050. www.sunshinegoldenrescue.com. For online tributes and condolences please visits www.swanfh.com.