Daniel + Amy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Daniel H. Benjamin, Sr., a longtime resident of Niagara Falls, died on Tuesday July 26, 2016 at home. He was 70. He was born in Niagara Falls on August 8, 1945, the son of the late John R. and Mary Evelyn (Cushing) Benjamin. He attended local schools and was a graduate of the former Trott Vocational High School. In 1963, Dan began a long career with the State of New York Department of Transportation.

During the Vietnam War, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, a service of which he was very proud. He was honorable discharged and went back to work for the state, retiring in 2000, after 39 years.

Dan was an avid NY Yankees fan and NASCAR Racing. His hobbies included restoring collectible vehicles, his pride being his 1934 Chevy Sedan. You could always find Dan looking for something to tinker with. He was a long standing member of the Free Wheelers.

He is survived by the love of his life of 48 years, Roberta (Shearer) Benjamin; a son, Daniel Benjamin, Jr., (Amy) of Niagara Falls; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon and Brittny; sisters in law, Elaine Benjamin and Priscilla (Richard) Holstrom; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, John R. Benjamin, Jr.

Friends may call Friday after 6 PM in the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., where Funeral services will be held at 8 PM with Military Honors. The interment will be private in Acacia Park Cemetery.

If desired, memorials, may be made to the American Lung Association of WNY, 210 John Glenn Drive #3, Buffalo, NY 14228.

Daniel + SHEARER, Roberta E. Roberta was born on 27 Jul 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 2 Jul 2019 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Roberta E. (Shearer) Benjamin, of Niagara Falls, died on Tuesday, July 02, 2019 in Buffalo General Hospital.   She was 70 years old.
Born in Niagara Falls, NY on July 27, 1948, she attended area schools.
Roberta was employed as a secretary for several local businesses.  She retired from MJ Colucci and Son Funeral Chapel, Niagara Falls, after many years.  In her leisure time, she enjoyed crafting and baking. 
She is survived by her son, Daniel Benjamin, Jr.,  of Niagara Falls; a sibling, Priscilla (Richard) Holstrom; grandchildren, Nicholas, Brandon and Brittny; many nieces and nephews. 
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Daniel Benjamin in July 2016.
Funeral services will be private for the family.  Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the LANE FUNERAL HOME, INC., Niagara Falls.

John married CUSHING, Mary Evelyn on 12 Jun 1937 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Mary (daughter of CUSHING, R) was born on 31 Jan 1918 in ME; died on 9 Mar 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 6/16/1937

A lovely summer wedding was solemnized
Saturday, June 13, when the
Rev,. Charles R.. Osborn, of the Baptist
church, united to marriage Miss
Evelyn Oushlng, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. R. Cushing, of 419 Third street,
to John R. Benjamin, son of Mr. and
Mre. D. E. Benjamin, of 2420 Pierce
avenue.
The bride was charming In a gown
of shell pink silk net over taffeta,
made on princess lines, with a matching
net halo hat trimmed to blue.
She wore a shoulder corsage of pink
roses, sweet peas and lllies-of-the-valley.
The maid of honor and only attendant.
Miss Mary Benjamin, sister of the
groom, wore a peach net redlngote
over satin with a coronet of wood
fiber roses In her hair. The groom
was attended by Edward M. Cushing,
brother of the bride.
The bride's mother was gowned to
black embroidered net with white accessories
and wore a shoulder corsage
of Talisman roses and sweet peas.
The mother of the groom wore a
French blue triple sheer crepe with
white accessories. Her corsage was
of roses and sweet peas.
Following the ceremony a reception
was held at the home of the bride, at
which a delicious luncheon was served
to 35 guests. The bride's table was
centered with a three-tier wedding
cake, flanked by tall pink tapers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Benjamin left
for a wedding trip through the New
England states, visiting Boston, Mass.,
and Portland, Maine. Mrs. Benjamin
traveled in a banker's grey tailored
suit, with which she wore white accessories.
Out-of-town guests attending the
wedding were David Mulrhead and
Mrs. T. D. Mulrhead, of Andenrled,
Pa.; Mrs. WUllam Jackson, of Windsor,
Ont.
Pre-nuptlal affairs given for the
bride were a shower given by her
Sunday school class of the Baptist
church, at which she was presented
with a beautiful floor lamp; a variety
shower by Mrs. W. E. Messer; a kitchen
shower by Bertha Abbott and a
variety shower by Mary Benjamin.