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Robert Benson Obituary
AGE: 73 • South Amboy
Robert L. "Bob" Benson, (73) of South Amboy, NJ. Entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at the Raritan Bay Medical Center, Perth Amboy, NJ. He was born in Carbondale, PA. He resided in Pennsylvania and moved to New Jersey in 1950. In his early years he enjoyed summers working at the Von Storch Farm in Justus, PA. Bob lived in Cliffwood Beach and Perth Amboy before moving to South Amboy 50 years ago. He graduated from Perth Amboy High School in 1961. Bob was involved in scouting for much of his life and had been an Assistant Scoutmaster and Webelos den leader of the Sacred Heart Cub Scouts and a leader of Boy Scout Troop 90 in Melrose. He was a Veteran of the US Army stationed in Furth Germany. Bob was employed by Saint Mary's RC Church and School, South Amboy for 25 years before retiring in 2007. Prior to this, he worked at National Lead and E.I. DuPont in Sayreville. Bob was a communicant of Sacred Heart RC Church and was an usher at masses and he was a member of the South Amboy Senior Citizens Club. He is predeceased by his parents, Ralph and Isabel (nee Eley) Benson and a brother Charles Benson. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years Dororthy (nee Mroczkowski) Benson, a son Kenneth Benson and his wife Michele Sasso, a daughter Monica Szelast, and his grandsons Robert Szelast, Robert, Alec and Mitchell Hall, and several cousins. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday March 11, 2014, at 10:00am from the Kurzawa Funeral Home 338 Main Street, South Amboy, NJ 08879 A Mass will be offered at 11:00am at Sacred Heart RC Church, South Amboy, NJ. Interment will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Parlin, NJ. Friends may visit on Tuesday from 2-4 & 7-9pm.
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Sherri Krosnowski-Popek
March 11, 2015
My deepest condolences to his family, God bless!
The Morgans
March 10, 2015
Condolences From The Morgan Family.
Tara Zdzienicki
March 10, 2015
Rest in peace Mr. Benson, and blessings and comfort to your family.
Kevin Quinn
March 10, 2015
Bob Benson was a very good man. I am lucky to have known him. He was a good father to my friend, Kenny. I will always remember his sense of humor and easy smile. My condolences to his family.
Bob at the Buttonwood Manor June 2011
March 10, 2015
Ron & Sue Sasso
March 9, 2015
May God lift you up during this difficult time of loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Evelyn Ciak
March 9, 2015
I am so very sorry to hear of Bobs passing. I worked with him in St.Marys and he was one of the nicest men I've ever met. My brother-in-law Allen worked with him in maintenance [it was his red truck Bob bought] and always said nice things about him. God bless him.
March 9, 2015
My family and I felt a great loss when we heard of Bob's passing. He was such a friendly and kind man, church usher and an awesome neighbor! He will be forever missed and always remembered for the gentle soul he was! May God bless the family. We have you in our prayers. Our sincere condolences. The O'Hara family
Michelle
March 9, 2015
My sympathies to the family in your loss of Bob. May the God of all comfort (Psalm 83:18) help you to cope during this difficult time.
patricia c fleming
March 9, 2015
Thinking of you all at this most difficult time.Love and prayers are with you all.RIP> Mr. Benson.
You raised a wonderful Son and Daughter.God Bless You!
patricia c Fleming
March 9, 2015
Dear Ken and Family.We are so sorry for your loss,especially when it happens so unexpectedly.Words cannot express how we feel for you but just take comfort in the fact that he was very proud of you and the life you have built with Michele and the boys.Pop-Pop and I are thinking of you during the difficult days ahead.God Bless! We both love you very much. Aunt Pat and Pop-Pop.xo
Photo taken of Bob and Dottie at the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore in the spring of 1961 while we were all still in high school.
March 9, 2015
Kevin Beebe
March 9, 2015
Dear Dorothy -
We remember meeting Bob at the 1961 reunion in 2011 and enjoyed our conversation. We are so very sorry
for your loss.
Thomas English
March 9, 2015
With deep sorrow we morn the passing of Bob, but let us remember Bob for the life he led and the family he raised and how just by his 73 short years on this earth, he made our world a better place. I'll miss you Bob. Rest in peace. Your work here is done. GOOD JOB.
Arleen Rooney
March 9, 2015
I wanted to correct an earlier condolence. I knew Bob since 1960 so instead of knowing him for 51 years, it's actually 54 years and his wife, Dottie, and I were high school classmates and I have known her 58 years. Dear couple and dear friends. I am so sorry for Bob's untimely death and know how grieved his sudden departure is for Dottie and her children and grandchildren. Rest in piece Bob.
Alvin Morris
March 9, 2015
To Ken and family:
Sorry to learn of your father's passing. You are all in my prayers at this time.
Taken at a baseball park
Raymond Andrejewski
March 8, 2015
Dot - We may have graduated St. Mary's HS together, class of 1961. I did not know your husband, but Arleen Rooney has spoken very highly of him and she let me know of your loss. I also understand we may be "shirt-tail" cousins. My Dad had many brothers and sisters, but I never got to know all my cousins. I send my condolences. I am sorry for your loss.
Arleen Rooney
March 8, 2015
I've known Bob for over 51 years and his wife, Dottie, for 58 years. I was very sad to learn of his untimely death and am keeping Bob and his wife, Dottie and children and grandchildren in my prayers. Bob you will be missed by many. Know you are enjoying good health again in heaven.
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