Allen D. Benjamin

Allen D Benjamin, age 94, a resident of Scottsdale, Arizona and a native of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away of natural causes on December 21, 2023. Allen is survived by his wife of 5 years, Kathleen (Kaplan) Benjamin, along with his two sons, Dr.Jaye (Nancy) Benjamin and Gerald (Vicki) Benjamin, four grandchildren Carrie (Matthew Rosebrook) Benjamin, Reid (Dr. Mariel) Benjamin, Elyse Benjamin (Sean) Lanahan, and Erik Benjamin and four great grandchildren, Rubie,Tessa, Emmett and Theo. Dear brother of Judy (Alfred-deceased) Kahn, Joel (Marlene) Benjamin and the late Elaine (Marvin) Shapiro. Cherished uncle of many. Mr. Benjamin, a graduate of Cleveland Heights High School, was pre-deceased by his first wife of 64 years, Idele S. Benjamin, also a Cleveland Heights High graduate. Together, Allen and Idele were gifted and active amateur musicians throughout their lives. In Arizona, Allen played clarinet and saxophone in the Ron Phillips New Horizons Band (RPNHP) , in both the concert band and the jazz band.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Berkowitz- Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel, 1985 S. Taylor Rd. Cleveland Heights,Oh.Interment Bet Olam Cemetery. Rabbi Joshua Skoff officiating.

Friends who are unable to attend the service may view it on Sunday, December 24 at 2PM by going to BKBMC.COM scroll down to obituaries, click on the obituary of Allen D. Benjamin, scroll down to join live stream, click on join live stream.

Family will receive friends, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24th at the residence of Jaye and Nancy Benjamin 2450 Snowberry Ln. Pepper Pike, OH. 44124 6 PM-8:30 PM

Friends who wish may contribute to the Cleveland Orchestra

Gerald and Vicki will receive friends at their residence, 88 W. Paces Ferry Rd. N.W. #1630 Atlanta, GA. January 1st and January 2nd: 6:30 pm-8:30 PM (Minyan at 7 PM).