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Benjamin Butensky Obituary
April 16, 1931 - April 9, 2020
Middletown, New York
Benjamin Butensky of Middletown passed away peacefully on April 9, 2020.
Benjamin was born April 16, 1931 in the Bronx, New York. In 1951. He enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed in San Juan, Puerto Rico. He was a proud Veteran of the Korean War and was rarely seen without his Air Force Veteran cap. It was here that he met and married the love of his life, Janet Anita Childers, who cherished him through 50 years of marriage. Benjamin was predeceased by his wife.
Benjamin is survived by his five children: Carol Panetta of Middletown, Myra Butensky and her husband, Steve Langer of Hillsdale, NJ, Barry Butensky and Ilisa Eskenazi of Shelton, Connecticut; Mark Butensky and his wife, Dana of Smithtown, NY and Brenda Butensky of Middletown, NY; six grandchildren also survive him.
Private graveside services will be held at Cedar Park Cemetery on Sunday, April 12, in Paramus, NJ.
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Susan Holt
April 11, 2020
Dear Cousins,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad's passing. Even though we haven't seen each other in a long time, I wanted you to know that I have fond memories of your dad being a sweet and kind person. Please know that I am thinking of you and sending deepest sympathy.
Love, Cousin Sue (your great Aunt Sarah Butensky's daughter)
bonnie proctor
April 10, 2020
Carol sorry to hear about your dad. he was anice person...
April 10, 2020
Barry,
My prayers are for you and your family at this sad time but feel the love of God as you know your Dad is upstairs looking down on all of you and watching over you
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