Jeffrey Benezra

Benezra, 58, of Seattle, passed away on September 9, 2022, in Seattle.

Jeff was born in Seattle to Leon and Sandra Benezra on August 14, 1964. He attended Mercer Island High School, graduated in 1982, and went on to the University of Washington, where he was a proud member of the Zeta Beta Tau fraternity. Jeff was generous, caring, and deeply loyal to his friends and family.

Jeff worked passionately as a real estate broker for Engel & Völkers, where he received numerous awards and honors for his achievements. He also had impeccable taste in interior design, with an innate ability to walk into a home and immediately know how to organize the furniture, paint the walls, and design the overall space. He loved helping his clients find their dream homes and took pride in making them perfect.

Jeff was an avid golfer and loved everything about the game. He spent years playing and serving as an amateur instructor, a role he found deeply fulfilling. He received numerous awards and honors for his performance in golf. Those of us who played with him will always remember how his passion shone through.

Jeff was extremely connected to the Jewish community of Seattle. He invested his time and energy into the community, particularly through BBYO, Birthright, and his fervent support of Israel.

Jeff is survived by his mother, Sandra; his sister, Laurie Arron (Jeff); his brother, Paul Benezra; his nephews, Drew and Ben; and his niece, Caylee. He was preceded in death by his father, Leon Benezra. Jeff had an infectious smile, a quick wit, and great taste and style. He will be missed dearly.

Funeral services for Jeff were held on Monday, September 12, 2022, at the Bikur Holim-Machzikay Hadath cemetery in Shoreline.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the Sephardic Bikur Holim Brotherhood.

Memorial donations may be made to BBYO at bbyo.org, Birthright Israel Foundation at birthrightisrael.com, or the Kline Galland Home at klinegalland.org.