Benyamin Neider

BENYAMIN NEIDER Obituary Benjamin Eliezer Neider passed away at 29 years old on February 25, 2025. He was the husband to Aria Troupe for almost three years and dog dad to his 5 year-old prized possession, Arlo.
Ben Neider was born on January 29, 1996, in Eagleville, PA, to Thomas Neider and the late Ronda Baron Neider. At the age of seven, longing for a sibling, he asked his parents, 'Why dont we adopt?' A year later, the family traveled to China to welcome his sister, Eve, into their lives.
As a child, Ben was active in sports, playing soccer and joining the local pools swim team. He grew up in Eagleville and attended Methacton High School, where he graduated in 2014. A dedicated student, he excelled in AP and honors courses while also immersing himself in extracurricular activities, including Relay For Life, Model UN, and Kids Against Crisis. Following in his fathers footsteps, he joined the Boy Scouts and earned the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. His love for exploration led him to travel with his school to Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji. Later, he participated in a Spanish exchange program, spending a month living with a host family in Bilbao, Spain.
Ben continued his academic journey at William & Mary, where he graduated in 2018 with a degree in Human Development and Security. During college, he became a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity, forming lifelong friendships. His passion for travel remained stronghe embarked on a Birthright trip to Israel and studied abroad for a semester in Seville, Spain. Additionally, he was involved in a club called Manos, which traveled to Nicaragua to address community-identified health issues. It was through this experience that he met his future wife, Aria. The two became engaged in 2020 and married on June 5, 2022.
After graduating, Ben began his professional career working for the Virginia Department of Health in Richmond. In 2020, he and Aria moved back to Eagleville, PA, where they continued building their life together. Beyond his academic and professional pursuits, Ben had a deep love for video games, television, and graphic design. His intelligence was remarkablehe could absorb information effortlessly. When you got him talking especially about politics, he would always go on and on. His enthusiasm for life, his generosity and kindness to others will be greatly missed.
A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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