Anne C. Benson

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Daniel Keenan Funeral Home

490 Delaware Avenue

Albany, New York

Anne Benson Obituary

Benson, Anne C. ALBANY Anne Casabella Benson, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at her residence. Born and educated in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Luciano and Rosalia (Giulianite) Casabella. She also attended SUNY at Albany. Mrs. Benson was a former director of finances for the NYS DSS before retiring in 1986 after 42 years. She was a member of the RPEA, The Women's Council, Albany Institute of History and Art, The University Club and former president of the National Conference of State Human Services Finance Officers. Anne was an associate of the Sisters of Mercy, a communicant of the former St. Teresa of Avila Church, a Eucharistic Minister and a member of the church choir and Rosary Society. Anne was an avid bridge player. She traveled throughout the USA, Europe, China and Japan. She was the communicator who kept the family in touch. Anne was a faith-filled, happy, compassionate, generous, selfless person. It was a joy to be in her presence. She was the wife of the late Robert J. Benson Jr.; sister of the late Linda DiBiase, Mary Bury, Ellen Brabec, Philip and William Casabella; aunt of Rosalie Ahl, Rosalie Pitnell; also survived by several nieces, nephews, grand and great-grandnieces and nephews and many friends. Anne's family would like to thank her physician, Dr. Richard Lavigne and her care givers, Alice Ault, Marcia, Jane and June for their excellent compassionate care. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 2, 2010 at 8:45 a.m. from Daniel Keenan Funeral Home, Inc., 490 Delaware Avenue, thence to The Parish of Mater Christi Church, 40 Hopewell St., Albany, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the funeral home Friday, October 1, 2010 from 4-7 p.m. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont, N.Y. Memorial contributions may be made in Anne's name to The Sisters of St. Joseph, 357 Watervliet-Shaker Rd., Latham, NY 12110 or The Sisters of Mercy, 634 New Scotland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. For directions or to sign the online guest book, please visit, www. danielkeenanfuneralhome.com

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Published by Albany Times Union from Sep. 30 to Oct. 1, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Anne Benson

6 Entries

October 7, 2010

I had the pleasure of knowing Ann I was once one of her caregivers. She was the most loving person I have ever met. I loved talking to her about everything. I will miss her.

Charnell Ruffin

October 3, 2010

I met Annie B back in 1980 when I worked at Social Services with her niece Patty Ahl. She was a legend to all of the state workers. Patty, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Cyndi Scott Jones

October 2, 2010

From 1973 until the Department was broken up in 1998 I was the principal attorney at NYSDSS assigned to work with the Financial Services Units. By the time I assumed my responsibilities as legal liaison, Anne was already held in uniquuely high esteem, both professionally and personally, by virtually all employees of the Department and by literally hundreds of other NYS employees and employees of other NYS agencies, agencies in other States, and numerous county, municipal, and federal agencies. I never met a person who had extensive contacts with Ann who ever said a mean word about her, and met literally hundreds who gave her unsolicited praise. Not only was her work always to the highest professional standard, accurate and well organized to the nth degree, but she did her work with such a cheerful and cooperative attitude that Ann unerringly impressed both those to whom she reported and those who reported to her. I could repeat accolades she got from Tom Walsh, Tom Giroux, Sheldon Jaffee, Dan Klepak, and other figures of rank and accomplishment in State Government for whom Ann worked, but that would present only one of the admirable facets of Ann's story. Limiting myself to one, as I've already gone on too long, I guess the facet of Ann's that I think presents her truly admirable character in its most remarkable light, was the fact that even the people Ann had to fire - and there were a few - didn't have a bad word to say about her, at least the ones I met, but, rather, regretted being a disappointment to her. What a great lady! It's times like this I envy the strong faith Ann carried through her life, because then I'd find solace in knowing she'd gone on to her just rewards. My regards to her nieces and nephews, she loved you all and I know you,too, must sorrow at losing one of the kindest and most remarkable people who passed through your life. Sincerely, Dave Kellogg

October 1, 2010

I had the pleasure of knowing Anne
while we were both at the New York State Department of Social Services. A great lady. Dan Burton

Patricia Ahl

September 30, 2010

Aunt Anne you will be missed! You taught us so many things in life; how to golf, keep our elbows off the table and how to laugh like ladies. Even we joked with about some of these things, they did stick with us through the years. You always had a smile on your face and you loved to socialize. Your memory will live on in us. I love you, Patty:)

September 30, 2010

I was an business associate of Anne's and a friend for more than 50 years. She was my early mentor and I could not have a better, more caring friend. I was nearby when Bob died and was amazed at her strength as well as compassion. She was a thoroughly amazing person and we are all poorer for her passing
From Alex P Ames

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