Robert L Beni

Robert ("Bis") Louis Beni, Sr., 87, a lifelong resident of Woodbridge Township, NJ, passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. Born in Perth Amboy, raised in Fords, he made his home in Port Reading where he devoted more than 40 years to raising his children with his wife, Sandy.

Bob was a graduate of Woodbridge High School as a proud member of the Class of 1956. His class was the final graduating class to attend the original building on Barron Avenue (now Woodbridge Middle School) before the current high school was constructed. Bob also attended Monmouth University in Long Branch. He played basketball and baseball while enrolled in both schools.

Aside from his passion for sports, Bob loved his family, friends and country. He served in the U.S. Naval Academy before his honorable discharge in 1958. In addition, Bob was a lifelong member of both Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fords (attending weekly services and could always be found in his familiar pew) and Woodbridge Elks Lodge 2116 (participating in activities such as his 25 years of service in the annual Hoop Shoot).

During his employment career, Bob served the community as a real estate professional both as a real estate broker in Woodbridge and a representative of Middlesex County in New Brunswick.

Still, what Bob cherished most was the time he spent with his daughter, son, daughter-in-law, and his 5 grandchildren. He was proud of all their accomplishments.

Bob was predeceased by his parents Louis and Edna Beni; his wife, Sandra Beni who passed away in 2022; his sisters, Edna Jaskowiak and Audrey McLeod; and his nieces Tobi Stadolnik and Judy McLeod.

Surviving Bob are his daughter, Robin Beni of Old Bridge and his son, Robert L. Beni, Jr. and wife Karen of Hillsborough; his five adored grandchildren, Ryne, Lauren, Sam, Michael and Cassie; his two nieces, Darlene Boehne and Sheila Jaskowiak; his Aunt Shirley Griggs; and his companion, Maureen Martin.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, from 3pm - 7pm, at the Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave. Fords, NJ 08863.

Members of the Woodbridge Elks Lodge #2116 will meet to pay respects on Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm at the funeral home to their late member, Bob.

Funeral services will begin on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10am from the Flynn and Son / Mitruska Funeral Home, followed by a 10:30am Funeral Eucharist Service at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Fords.

Interment will follow in Hazel Wood Cemetery, Colonia.