Michael R. Benjamin's Obituary
Michael R. Benjamin, 37, of Newark, NY, passed away August 19, 2020. He was born in Syracuse to Jonathan and Donna (Peryea) Benjamin. Michael was employed with Nfrastructure Technologies in Clifton Park, NY. His hobbies included fitness, hiking, meditation, and tabletop games. Michael will be missed by all. He was very inspirational. He would always say “stick to the plan”, so for those he helped, please stick to the plan for him, he would want that.
He is predeceased by his grandparents, Donald and Dorothy Benjamin; Joyce and Charles Peryea, Sr., and his uncle, Charles Peryea, Jr.
Michael is survived by his father, Jonathan (Marilyn) Benjamin of N. Syracuse; his mother, Donna (Peryea) Benjamin (Derek Peters) of Hastings, NY; a brother, Joshua (Danielle) Benjamin; two sisters, Ashley Benjamin and Heather Peters; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A Funeral Mass in celebration of Michael’s life will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at St. Rose of Lima Church, 409 S. Main St., North Syracuse, with burial to follow in North Syracuse Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at THOMAS J. PIRRO JR. FUNERAL HOME, 3401 Vickery Rd. (corner of Buckley Rd.) North Syracuse, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), 199 Water Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10038.
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