Obituary of Robert F. Benjamin
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Robert "Bob" Benjamin Sr., age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at Kindred Hospital, Dover. Born July 12, 1925 in Boonton, he was the son of the late Henry and Madalene (Dombrowski) Benjamin. Robert was a US Army combat veteran and was a member of VFW Post 340, Morris Plains, and Knights of Columbus, Walter J. Barrett Council, of Boonton. He was also a member of St. Cecilia's Senior Citizens Club. Robert was employed as a carpenter before becoming a letter carrier for the US Postal Service in Morris Plains.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Henry Benjamin. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Rena (Tironi) Benjamin; sons Bob Jr. and Tom, all of Rockaway; sister, Madalene Accinni (Anthony) of Boonton; and brother Bernard Benjamin (Joan), of Parsippany.
Services will begin 11:00 am Saturday, January 23, at Norman Dean Home for Services, 16 Righter Avenue, Denville, for a 12:00 pm Mass of Christian Burial at St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Rockaway. Burial in St. Cecilia's Cemetery, Rockaway. Relatives and friends may visit at the funeral home from 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Knights of Columbus, 213 Church Street, Boonton, 07005. For more information, or to light a candle in Robert's memory, please visit www.normandean.com.
