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Anita Benjamin Obituary
October 31, 1932 - October 22, 2021
Sacramento, California - Anita Benjamin peacefully passed away with family by her side on October 22, 2021 – just prior to her 89th birthday – celebrated every year on Halloween. If you had ever met Anita, it would likely not take long for her to embrace you with her warmth, and let you know that she loves you. While some might have found her quick expression of love a bit odd, she never did – because her wish was to help make the world feel more loved – and many say she regularly succeeded at that.
Since 1977, Anita has survived the tragic loss of her beloved daughter Patricia. She is also preceded in death by her husband Chuck, parents Frank and Lucille LaBella, and brothers Frank and Robert LaBella. She is survived by her brother Ron LaBella, sister Linda (Eric) Pohl, sons Gary (Michelle) and Craig (Laina), grandchildren Brooke, Brett, Alyce and Devyn, and great grandson Bodhi.
Memorial Service to be held at 11 am on Wednesday November 3rd at East Lawn Chapel in East Sacramento.
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Chariss Fong
November 10, 2021
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family, Linda. My mind is fuzzy on why or where I used to see Anita in the '80s when you and I met at Jazzercise, but I clearly remember she made me laugh a lot. She had a great personality and I have always thought of you, Anita and your mom with a smile. Sending positive thoughts and prayers that you feel her loving spirit watching over all of you.
Melissa Andrews
November 1, 2021
Anita was truly a 'one of a kind'. She was funny and fun, always a pleasure to spend time with. She was a whiz at jigsaw puzzles, frequently able to come up with the ONE missing piece/placement. I loved time spent with her during which we laughed, shared memories, and theorized about politics and the state of the world. We never solved anything but it was fun talking with her! She frequently referred to my husband as her boyfriend who loved her in return. We will miss her.
Kelly Shively
October 31, 2021
Heartfelt sympathies, Gary. You and your mom were so lucky to have such an amazing bond for so many fantastic years.
Bryan and Becky McIntyre
October 31, 2021
Much sympathy for the loss of your mom. Anita was our mom's rental agent for many years. She was a really likeable woman.
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