Henry von den Benken of West Roxbury, passed away on March 30, 2011. He was 94 years old.
Henry was the dear and devoted husband of the late Elisabeth (Meyer). Loving father of Elisabeth King and her husband William of Brighton, Thomas von den Benken and his wife Glenda of West Roxbury, and the late Hilda Harris. Dear grandfather “Opa” of Sean and Scott Harris, Reginald and Jennifer King, Olivia, Victoria, Erika and Thomas von den Benken. Cherished great-grandfather of Austin, Mickenzi, Luke and Jack Harris, and Camron Ray King. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews, both in the US and in Germany.
Henry's Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday April 2, 2011 at St. Theresa of Avila Church.
Contributions in Henry’s memory may be made to the German Ladies Aid Society c/o Deutsches Altenheim 2222 Centre St. West Roxbury, MA 02132.
Interment at the Gardens of Gethsemane in West Roxbury.