Obituary of Dale C. Benjamin

Dale C. Benjamin Sr., 65, of Cortland passed away on June 22 at Our Lady Of Lourdes Hospital. He was born July 9, 1948 in Endicott, NY to the late Walter and Louise Benjamin Sr. Dale was a long time resident of the Cortland area. He enjoyed building and racing cars, working on motors, listening to music, reading, but above all he was a family man who loved to spend time with his children and his grandchildren. In addition to his parents he is predeceased by his brother Ed. Dale is survived by the mother of his children Barbara "Moose" Grant of Cortland, sons; Dale "Jr." (Becky) of Cortland, Scott (Lisa) of NC, Richard (Leigh) of McGraw, John (Jade) of Syracuse, daughters; Amy "Rube" (Neil) Ruan of Locke, Heather (Tom) Purdy of Interlaken, Jennifer (Rick) Hinkle of SC, 27 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, brothers; Don, Walt, Howard, Wayne, sisters; Bettie, Janet, several nieces, nephews and cousins. Following with Dales request services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.