Obituary of Wayne S. Benjamin

Wayne S. Benjamin, 59, formerly of Oneonta and East Meredith, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016 at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where he had been a resident for the last several years. Born on April 16, 1956 in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Dora K. Fuller Benjamin and Sherman D. Benjamin. Wayne attended Charlotte Valley Central School in Davenport, NY and SUNY Alfred. In his teen years he enjoyed canoeing on the Susquehanna with friends Mark Howarth and Les Kearsch. They participated in many races on that river. He taught at Unatego Central School before falling ill to debilitating multiple sclerosis. Wayne had been a resident at a rehab center in Conn. for a few years before moving back to New York and residing at St. Johnsville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center for the past 25 years. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth and son, Bradley (Lakeisha), his sister Patricia (John) Svegl. He is also survived by several half brothers and sisters. Stanley (Joanne) Fuller, David (Beverly) Fuller, Grace (Charles) Dietzman. Roger (Janice), Jay (Marsha), Benson, Kendall (Tina), Craig (Kerri) Benjamin, and Naomi (Wm) Birch, along with several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends and relatives are invited to call on the family from 11-1PM on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at Hall & Peet Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Delhi, a celebration of life and memorial service will follow a 1PM with the Rev. John Priest officiating. Burial will follow in East Meredith Cemetery. Despite his life's difficulties, Wayne had a positive outlook, a smile, and a "You made my day!" for all. Funeral arrangements are with Hall & Peet Funeral Home, Delhi.