ROBERT "Ben" BENOIT

In the late 50's & early 60's, my cousin Robert used to babysit me and take me to the movies with his friends when he was a teenager and I was just a little kid. We saw movies like the Blob, the Day the Earth Stood Still and Bridge on the River Kwai, all movies a little girl would love to see. (smile) I remember the people in the theater whistling the tune and marching down the aisles at the end of the movie. He never minded that I played with his train set that blew real smoke on the tracks...

Thinking back to the early 1960´s I remember sleeping over at the Benoit household. Joyce and I are friends and we´d go out dancing in the city and then back to Shippen Street in NJ. Robert´s Dad would make us all breakfast. The best breakfast was his pancakes. He used to put vanilla in the batter. We´d all sit around the kitchen table ( me, Joyce,Richard ( I called him Benny), Robert and Robert´s Dad and enjoy every single pancake. It was a special time I´ll never forget

I worked with Ben many years ago. He was funny, kind, and unfailingly supportive. I have always considered him a friend and I mourn with you for your loss.

I new Robert since 1962. It was an honor to know him and his family. He was an amazing person. May he Rest In Peace Hillary my deepest condolences to you and your family

Words cannot express our feelings. Ben was a great friend and so perfect for Hilary, we can´t believe he is gone. We are remembering him fondly and sending our thoughts and prayers to your family.