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Peter Martin Benda, the only son of former Yale Professor Harry J. Benda, died on October 22 in a Washington, DC area hospital as a result of cardiac arrest. He was born in Rochester, New York on December 6, 1955 and lived in Silver Spring, Maryland with his wife, Helena Jareb, and their two sons, Aaron and Jacob Benda. His mother and sister also live in the Washington area. At the time of his death, Peter worked at the Department of State. He graduated from North Haven High School in 1975, and subsequently received a B.A. from Swarthmore College and an M.A. from Princeton University. Peter leaves behind his grief stricken family and a score of dear friends and colleagues who know just how special a man he was.
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Unfortunately I only learned about this today, on what would have been Peter's birthday. I am so sorry to hear about this. Peter was a great friend both at Princeton and also later, on the all-too-infrequent occasions when we managed to connect. He was wise and sympathetic. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Tycho Manson
December 6, 2012
A special and lifelong friend. Join us in celebrating his life ... Please contact me for details
Michael Ross
November 11, 2012
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