Hubert Walcott Benjamin Sr.
Sunrise: February 8th, 1935
Sunset: January 4th, 2014
With sadden hearts and deep regrets, the Benjamin, Gomes and Martin families announce the home-going of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, Hubert Walcott Benjamin, Sr.
This sad event occurred on Saturday, January 4th, 2014 at the Richmond University Medical Center on Staten Island, NY after a protracted illness.
He leaves to cherish the memory of his unconditional love his wife, Mrs. Esther L. Benjamin; step-son Yor-El Francis. His ex-wife, Emily McClain Benjamin, their children: Hubert Walcott Jr, James Edward (Florence), Rosalyn Perrine Mayme, Debra Estene, Sheila Victoria, Cleopatra Denise and Emile John Kish. He is also survived by sons - Frank Leslie Williams, Hassan Carl Benjamin and Albert Walcott Benjamin, two adopted children - Harriet Benjamin & James Roberts Benjamin. Walcott currently has twenty-eight grandchildren. Walcott also leaves to mourn four sisters: Hyacinth, Marilyn, Evelyn and Sheila, and additional scores of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and a hosts of other relatives, professional associates and friends in Antigua, Liberia, England, the United States and other countries.
| Funeral Arrangements | |
|---|---|
| Wake-Keeping Service | |
| Date: | Friday January 17th, 2014 |
| Time: | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
| Location: | St. John's Episcopal Church |
| 1333 Bay Street | |
| Staten Island, NY 10305 | |
| Tel. #: | 718-447-1605 |
| Funeral Service | |
| Date: | Saturday January 18th, 2014 |
| Time: | 9:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
| Location: | St. John's Episcopal Church |
| 1333 Bay Street | |
| Staten Island, NY 10305 | |
| Tel. #: | 718-447-1605 |
| Repast | |
| Location: | Church of St. Michaels |
| 211 Harbor Rd | |
| Staten Island, NY 10303 | |
| Tel. #: | 718-442-1688 |
| Contacts | |
|---|---|
| USA | |
| Esther L. Benjamin | 718-816-1197 (NY) |
| Alvin Goodridge | 917-204-8150 (NY) |
| Henry Hali | 201-214-3136 (NJ) |
| Hubert Benjamin | 303-521-8899 (MD) |
| Rosalyn Benjamin | 214-682-7412 (TX) |
| Debra Benjamin | 972-822-6566 (TX) |
| Sheila Morris | 469-583-2425 (GA) |
| Cleopatra Benjamin | 972-834-0535 (TX) |
| Liberia | |
| James Benjamin | 231-641-1564 |
| Hotel Accomodations | |
|---|---|
| Hilton Garden Inn New York/State Island | |
| Location: | 1100 South Avenue |
| Staten Island, NY 10314 | |
| Tel. #: | 718-477-2400 |
| Pricing: | $135.20 + tax - Ask for Bereavement Rate |
| Ramada Inn Staten Island | |
| Location: | 535 North Gannon Avenue |
| Staten Island, NY 10314 | |
| Tel. #: | 718-494-6300 |
| Group Rate: | $84.99 + tax |
| Group Name: | Benjamin Funeral |
Reservations must be made no later than Tuesday, January 14, 2014 to qualify
