In Memory Of
Edith M. Benjamin
1951
2020
Edith M. Benjamin
February 18, 1951 — August 27, 2020
UTICA, NY -- Edith M. Benjamin, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Born in Utica, Edith was the daughter of the late John and Beatrice Collea. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Neil Benjamin.
Edie graduated from Siena College with a bachelor's degree in marketing, after being educated in the catholic school system in Utica. Deciding to stay in the capital district after graduation, Edie's career included stints at General Electric Co., Empire Blue Cross and the New York State Department of Health. Above her long career, Edie was a loving and devoted wife, and mother to her sons. She never missed her kids' sporting events, and frequently visited them at college and was there for each and every milestone. As busy as she was, she still always encouraged her husband to go enjoy a day at the track in Saratoga, and was instrumental in his career, often having late dinners with Neil.Her imprint on their lives was felt far and wide by anyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Prior to her recent relocation to Scotia, she was a 30-year communicant of St. Clare's church.
She loved her circle of friends, and enjoyed frequent shopping getaways with them to the outlets in Lee and Foxwoods, and to Chico's for her always evolving apparel. More recently, her favorite activity was stopping at the casino for a bit to break up her day. Edie took special care of everyone she loved and was close to, and always put her family and friends above all else.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Neil Jr. and Scott. She is also survived by her sister, Roseanne McCabe, nephews John and David Esford, neice Laura McCabe, sister-in-law, Ann Benjamin and brother-in-law, Paul Benjamin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Edith's name to the City Mission in Schenectady.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2020 from 9:30am-11am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. Procession will follow the calling hours to St. Clare's Church for a Mass of Christian burial starting at 11:30am. Entombment will follow Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com
Edie graduated from Siena College with a bachelor's degree in marketing, after being educated in the catholic school system in Utica. Deciding to stay in the capital district after graduation, Edie's career included stints at General Electric Co., Empire Blue Cross and the New York State Department of Health. Above her long career, Edie was a loving and devoted wife, and mother to her sons. She never missed her kids' sporting events, and frequently visited them at college and was there for each and every milestone. As busy as she was, she still always encouraged her husband to go enjoy a day at the track in Saratoga, and was instrumental in his career, often having late dinners with Neil.Her imprint on their lives was felt far and wide by anyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Prior to her recent relocation to Scotia, she was a 30-year communicant of St. Clare's church.
She loved her circle of friends, and enjoyed frequent shopping getaways with them to the outlets in Lee and Foxwoods, and to Chico's for her always evolving apparel. More recently, her favorite activity was stopping at the casino for a bit to break up her day. Edie took special care of everyone she loved and was close to, and always put her family and friends above all else.
In addition to her husband she is survived by her children, Neil Jr. and Scott. She is also survived by her sister, Roseanne McCabe, nephews John and David Esford, neice Laura McCabe, sister-in-law, Ann Benjamin and brother-in-law, Paul Benjamin.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Edith's name to the City Mission in Schenectady.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 4th, 2020 from 9:30am-11am at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY 12205. Procession will follow the calling hours to St. Clare's Church for a Mass of Christian burial starting at 11:30am. Entombment will follow Mass at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery.
To leave a special message for the family online please visit NewComerAlbany.com
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Service Schedule
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Friday, September 4, 2020
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
New Comer Cremations & Funerals
Mass of Christian Burial
Friday, September 4, 2020
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
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