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Benjamin Vigoda Obituary
Benjamin Vigoda, 92, of Phoenix, passed away February 5, 2014. Ben was born in Brooklyn, NY and went on to serve his country in the Air Force in World War II with the 381st Bomb Group. Upon returning from the war, Ben formed Hunter Tile in Mohegan Lake, NY. Ben is survived by his loving wife Karen, children Michele Kelly, Lenore Meurer, Kenny Wise and Maria Wise, grandchildren Austin Kelly, Erin Kelly, Lindsay Wise, Alex Arnett and Trey Arnett, great-grandchildren Cameron Kelly, Leo Kelly, Ben Kelly and Marcus Fowler, sister Ida Feingold, as well as brother Phil Vigoda. Services will be held Monday, February 10th at 10:30 a.m. at the National Memorial Cemetery of AZ, 23029 N. Cave Creek Rd., Phoenix. For their love and support, contributions are requested to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower Street, Phoenix, AZ 85014. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
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The Olivers
February 13, 2014
Yours was a treasured friendship but much too short. Blessed peace to all the family.
February 8, 2014
From my family to yours, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. May peace and comfort embrace your hearts at this time.
The Zimmerers
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