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Benjamin de Seife Obituary

Benjamin Hugh Miller de Seife, 23 Benjamin Hugh Miller de Seife, 23. Born September 22, 1987; died May 22, 2011. He was an extraordinary individual in so many ways. He grew up in Swarthmore and graduated from Strath Haven High School in 2005, where he organized and participated in many clubs. He won a scholarship to Pace University in New York City, where he majored in Management Science. He transferred to Drexel University, where he participated in their work co-op at Global Employment Resource Services. While at Drexel, he also co-founded Green.Konnect.me, a resource for information in the green building industry. He was a successful tutor in math to college and grade school students. He had recently taken up writing beautiful and through-provoking poetry, learning how to play the guitar and learning the art of photography. He loved walks in nature and was constantly learning on his own about anything and everything of interest to him. He was a brilliant and creative young man. Survivors: He is greatly beloved and terribly missed by his parents Suzanne Aimee de Seife and Joseph Patrick Miller; his sister Elizabeth Aimee Hocker and her son Damien Hocker; as well as his step-parents Jeff L. Lewin and Eileen Sutton; his extended family; and many friends. Contributions: If you wish to make a donation in Ben's memory, please contribute to NAMI Pennsylvania at 2149 N. 2nd St., Harrisburg, PA 1`7110 (naimpa.nami.org) (1-800-223-0500) or to any charity of your choice. Memorial Service for Ben will be held on Thursday May 26th at 1 PM at the Unitarian Church at 145 W. Rose Tree Rd., Media, PA 19063, 610-566-4853. Arr: Rigby, Harting & Hagan Funeral Home, 15 East 4th St., Media, PA

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Published by Delaware County Daily & Sunday Times from May 23 to May 24, 2011.

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March 10, 2012

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I knew Ben very well and was shocked to find this while trying to find a way of contacting him. My deepest condolences.

Rachel W

November 11, 2011

I am saddened to hear the news of Ben's passing. He was a wonderful friend and always knew the right thing to say. I learned so much from him in the short time I knew him, and I will cherish those memories forever. My heart goes out to your family. I am truly sorry for your loss. For the world's loss.

Angela Eby & Family

May 27, 2011

Dear Joe and Family,
Our hearts go out to you in the hope that caring thoughts and prayers being sent, help you and your family to sustain the most painful loss a parent experience. May God and all the Angels and Saints hold you close and comfort you now and always.

Malkia Dinwiddie

May 26, 2011

We are regretfully sorry for your lost. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this time.

Malkia Dinwiddie & Vijay Chopra

Miriam Paramore

May 26, 2011

I once heard that when a child dies before their parent, it's an abomination of nature. How true, and how overwhelmingly sad. I am praying for all of you. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Miriam Paramore

Santhosh John

May 26, 2011

Dear Joe,
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Santhosh John
Swedesboro NJ

May 26, 2011

I want to express my deepest condolences and sympathy for the loss of your son. I cannot imagine your grief. Please know that there are many here who feel your pain and will be praying for you. Courtney Bethel and family

Maria Cantalicio

May 25, 2011

I imagine there is no pain more far-reaching and deeper than losing a child. My heart and prayers go out to you and your family at this most difficult time.

Larry McNulty Jr

May 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy for loss of your son. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Janet Sparks

May 25, 2011

Joe and Suzanne,

I know that the loss of Benjamin at this time seems surreal...unbelievable...devestating. As you go through each moment remember that Ben is in a better place, a place where life's struggles, sorrow, pain, dissapoints are no longer a part of his life. Instead there is only Joy, unspeakable Joy and peace.

God will sustain you and your family through this time , just reach out to Him and believe.

Sincerely

Larry McNulty Jr

May 25, 2011

I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Christine Bradley

May 25, 2011

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Anonymous

May 25, 2011

Those whom the God's love...live young...my deepest sympathies...

Christine Palmer

May 25, 2011

Joe,
I was so saddened to hear of the loss of your young son. He sounds like he was a beautiful and caring person. I can't even imagine your pain. Know that my prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

Nirav Gohel

May 25, 2011

I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Laura Shorter

May 25, 2011

May God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow. You are in our prayers.

Nagesh Kolli (KMHP)

May 25, 2011

I am sorry to hear about your son's loss. My thoughts, and prayers will always be with you, and your family.

Cheryl DeVito-Weber

May 25, 2011

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl DeVito-Weber
Keystone Mercy Health Plan

Alpha_ Jennifer Diawara

May 25, 2011

we are very sorry for your loss. It's hard to imagine your pain and just want you to know we are with you. our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

John Casillas

May 24, 2011

Joe,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It's hard to imagine your pain and just want you to know we are with you. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Lee James

May 24, 2011

I am very sorry to hear about your loss.
My prayers are with you and your family in this most difficult time.

Lee James,
Keystone Mercy Health Plan

Ellie Short

May 24, 2011

We send of deepest sympathy in the loss of your son, Ben. God be with you in this time of sorrow. Our prayers are with you. Ellie,Patrick and Tess Short

Tania Adler

May 23, 2011

I can't begin to express the true grief I feel in the loss of Ben. He was a vibrant, intelligent, polite, young man. I will always remember him as Nicks friend as well as a friend to my family. Suzanne and Joe and all family members included, my heart hurts for your loss. He was and always be a part of my memories during happier times, I pray you all find peace and know that we love him and will always cherish him being in our lives. God bless and give you peace.

With our sincere sympathies,
The Adler Family

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