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Benjamin Osdoby Obituary
Benjamin Osdoby, "Ben" to those who knew and loved him, died in the early morning hours of Tuesday, January 19, 2010, at his residence. He was 92.
The son of the late Jacob Osdoby and Anna Goldberg Osdoby, Ben was born in Hurleyville on June 19, 1917, and spent his entire life in Sullivan County.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he proudly served his country from 1943 to 1946, attaining the rank of Captain.
Ben was the owner of operator of his own carpet installation business. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed woodworking, and was known his for love of aviation.
He is survived his beloved wife of 66 years, Ida Kapito Osdoby, at home; his son, Philip Osdoby and his wife Trish, of Ballin, MO; his daughters, Sima Osdoby and her husband, Arthur Katz of Rocksville, MD, Vivian Luchins and her husband, David of the Bronx, and Janice Osdoby and her husband, Freddie Sufian of Paramus, NJ; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Ben will be held on Wednesday, January 20, at 1 p.m. at the Congregation Ohave Sholom Synagogue in Woodridge, with Rabbi Hillel Grossman officiating.
Burial with military honors will follow in the Congregation Ohave Sholom Cemetery, Marsh Road in Glen Wild.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Joseph N. Garlick Funeral Home; 845-794-7474. For further service details or to leave condolences, please visit www.josephngarlickfuneralhome.com.
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January 20, 2010
Janice and Family,
So very sorry to hear about the loss of your father.
In my prayers,
Janet Windeler
Louis Proyect
January 20, 2010
I had the good fortune to have a long talk with Ben about 5 years ago when I was working on my mom's house. When I was young, I found him an intimidating figure, like my father I suppose. After the talk we had on his front lawn, I was left with an indelible impression that this was an uncommon man blessed by intelligence, a sense of citizenship and a true understanding of what Judaism means.
Allan Feldman
January 20, 2010
Sima & family, condolences to your family. I remember your Dad and he was a great man. You were fortunate enough to have your Dad for a long time. God bless, Ben Osdoby!
January 20, 2010
A good man, a good life, a
good family. That sums up
Ben Osdoby. My condolences to all of the Osdobies.
Yours, Fred Madeo
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