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Life Benson Obituary
AGE: 58 • Edison
Life Benson, III, 58, of Edison, died September 2016 at home. Born in New Brunswick. A baker for Raritan Bakery, Edison and Shanaham, Milltown.
Predeceased by his parents Dollie M. and Life Benson, Jr., four siblings, Barbara, Willie, Reece and Charlie. Surviving are two step sons, Eric Lawton and Gerald Lawton of North Carolina, three siblings, Carolyn Benson, Rose Mary Bradley, of No. Brunswick and Robert F. Benson, Sr., of New Brunswick, nieces and nephews.
Wake services will be held tonight, Monday September 26th from 4-7 pm at Anderson Funeral Service, 201 Sandford St., New Brunswick. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to American Heart Association
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An old friend and co-worker
September 26, 2016
Rest in Peace my friend.
September 26, 2016
I will always remember Life's sweet, warm personality. Such a positive, loving spirit. He left us too soon. My sincere condolences to his family.
Liz Bruzzese
Linda J Smith
September 26, 2016
My condolences to the family of Life Benson. May God comfort you during this difficult time. RIH my friend.
Elaine Palmer-McGill
September 26, 2016
I remember Life well from high school, a great person who laughed often. My condolences to the family - The Palmer Family of North Brunswick
Joe Bair
September 26, 2016
Gone too soon, RIP Life. My condolences to the family.
Shirley Williams
September 25, 2016
Will always remember Life for the kind and gentle person he was. Much love Carolyn, Rosemary and Robert.
Shirley
Brian Petrone
September 25, 2016
Life you were a great guy and a great friend. Many memories in HS Football. This was Life Benson's Favorite song when we used to chill with Marvin Vickers at my house.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=K7MqTrXwojk#
Rest In Peace My Brother # 32 an Original NBTHS Raider
Love Always
Brian Petrone
American Heart Association
September 24, 2016
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Ben C
September 24, 2016
He made everyone laugh and feel positive. A dynamic personality with a caring heart. A hard worker, a talented baker, percussionist and a creative wood carver. Not many have even one of these gifts and he had many more!
My prayers for those who love him.
debby genito
September 24, 2016
Am so sorry for your lost carolyn and rose mary you are in my prayers
Debby genito
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