Alfred Benjamin

March 16, 1936 - June 23, 2023

Alfred Benjamin, affectionately known as Benjie was born in San Fernando Trinidad on March 16, 1936. He married Jean Payag now deceased.   Alfred migrated to the United States in 1968 and at a later date he gained employment at the Cabrini Hospital in Manhattan, New York as a civil engineer. He pursued a number of courses to achieve his scholastic achievements in his chosen field. 
Alfred had various hobbies which included fishing, coin collecting, going to Broadway shows and listening to music. He would frequently take his nieces Denise and Melissa to the theatre. 
After the passing of his mother Ruby Benjamin in June 2000, he was persuaded by his sister Janet to relocate to Florida. He was hesitant at first as he wanted to continue working for his retirement. With the catastrophic events that occurred in New York on 9/11, he was given an early retirement package and it prompted him to make an abrupt decision to relocate to Florida in 2002. Soon after he purchased a condo and Hillcrest became his home for more than 20 years. He was nominated and voted to be on the board of directors, a position he held and took his duties very seriously. He was very well respected, made many friends and acquaintances at the Hillcrest Condo Association. About 4 years ago he reached out to Janet and Orville and requested them to move in with him due his declining health.
Alfred made his transition on June 23, 2023 in Janet's arms on Friday night at 10.40pm. He was 87 years old.
Alfred (Benjie) is survived his sister Janet (Benjamin) Hart, Orville(brother in law), Son David Barran and his wife Shirley, Rose Marie Barran (mother of David Barran) his 3 grand daughters, Charmaine, Tienne and Leighann and 6 great grandchildren. He also leaves behind his nieces Alicia and spouse Dino, Denise and spouse Peter, nephew Gary and spouse Nicola , Grand niece Melissa and her spouse Eric, grandnephews Tristan, Matthew, Gavin and Austin. His best friend Phil, his relatives in Trinidad Kenneth (Bonnie ) & Sandra Lakhan, of Allana Lakhan Maharaj, Margot Warner and all other friends and family.
The funeral of the late Alfred Benjamin will take place on 15th July 2023 at 11am at Park Road Presbyterian Church 500 N Park Rd. Hollywood FL 3302, USA
Thanksgiving Service Date: Saturday, July 15, 2023 Time: 11:00 am Location: Park Road Presbyterian Church-500 North Park Road, Hollywood Fl. 33021