Son of Albert C. & Ruth Little.

Spouse of Phillis Ludwig.

From the records of The Painted Hills Genealogy Society, Elmwood Cemetery, Town & Village of Caton, Steuben County, NY. The original United Methodist Cemetery is combined with the Elmwood Cemetery.


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BENJAMIN
Richard H. Age 73, of Elmira, died January 1, 2006 at St. Joseph's Hospital. He was born April 8, 1932 in Corning, NY, the son of the late Albert C. and Ruth (Little) Benjamin.

Richard is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis Ludwig Benjamin; daughter, Sheila (Hal) Gillette of Pine City, NY; sons, Michael R. Benjamin of Southport, NY, Timothy J. (Donna) Benjamin of Pine City, NY; grandchildren, Shawn, Cory, Damond, Shannon, Amber, Christopher, Alyssa, and Justin; great-grandchildren, Julian, Rhyanne, Ian; sister, Beverly J. (David) Lewis of Van Etten, NY; several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by a sister, Joyce Wilson.

Richard was a veteran of the US Army, and a mail handler for the Elmira Post Office, retiring in 1988. He loved Seneca Lake, especially the cottage at Peach Orchard Point. He was an avid fisherman and loved building R/C boats. He enjoyed watching tennis and basketball on TV. Richard loved his grandchildren, dogs and his lunches out at Maple Lawn with Phyllis.

Family and friends are invited to call at Olthof Funeral Home, Elmira, on Wednesday, January 4, 2006, from 6 - 9 p.m., with funeral and committal there on Thursday at 10:00 a.m. Father Edward Golden will officiate.

Interment in Elmwood Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Source: Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M Tice.

(Informzation made available for submission to F.A.Grave by Carol & Doug Eastway, 11-27-2014.)