"Rich was so special to me. He was a co-worker and a friend. He is and always will be sorely missed."
In loving memory of
Richard Benson
March 13, 1947 - November 27, 2018
Richard R. Benson, age 71, of Manahawkin died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at Ocean Medical Center, Brick. Born in Orange, NJ, he grew up in Belleville and lived in Glen Ridge before moving to Ocean County in 1979.
Mr. Benson was a driver for Ocean Ride, and enjoyed boating.
He is survived by his wife, Dolores; his children, Rick Benson and his wife Samantha of Chesapeake, VA, Robert Benson and his wife Hong of Manahawkin, and Jaime Tallman of Manahawkin; his grandchildren, Nicholas, Hailey, Christina and her husband A.J., Eric, David, and Joel; a great-granddaughter, Charlotte; his brother, Lane and his wife Patricia of Edison; his nephew Lane and his wife Nicole; his niece, Cheryl; and his great-nephew Tyler.
Services were private under the direction of Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River.