John C. Benjamin
March 29, 1942 - January 8, 2025
"May the road rise up to meet you. May the wind be always at your back May the sunshine warm your face, the rain fall soft upon your fields.."
Obituary of John C. Benjamin
John C. Benjamin entered into rest January 8, 2025. Born March 29, 1942, he was the son of Henry and Elizabeth (Boltz) Benjamin.
John served in the US Navy from 1962-1964. He retired from Delphi Harrison's where he was an active UAW member. John was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed spending time at his cabin in the Southern Tier with friends and family. John also loved playing his accordion for his family and friends. He taught all the kids to drive including many many neighborhood kids and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends. Also was a member of local auto clubs where he had a passion for buying and restoring classic cars.
Beloved husband of Anne (Sciuto) Benjamin who he married in 1986. Beloved father of Tammie Benjamin, David (Sylvia) Benjamin, Lori Jagow, Becky (Christopher) Johnson, and the late Steven Benjamin. Cherished grandfather of Cassandra Jelliff, Matthew Ball, Elizabeth Ball, Dennis Benjamin, Lisa Benjamin, James Jagow, Megan (Ben) Fresch, Joseph (Mary )Leposa, and Christina (Tyler) Supples. Great grandfather of Gioviani, Hunter, Archer, Hazel, Olivia and Autumn. Dear brother Judy (Ralph) Fajardo and Slyvia (late Jim) Rae. Also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, inlaws, and neighborhood friends.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
I am so sorry to hear of John’s passing . He was a good friend of my dad’s. He referred to him as Benji. They hunted and fished together. They also worked at Harrison Radiator together. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Tammy, Matt and Elizabeth, I am so sorry to hear of your dad(grandpa) passing. He will be remembered as a vey sweet man and always had a smile on his face.