Obituary of Daniel-J. Benjamin

SOUTHINGTON - Daniel J. Benjamin, 44, of Southington, passed away Monday, Jan. 26, 2015, at his home.Born in New Britain, son of Juliet (Kotowski) Benjamin, of Kensington and the late Joseph J. Benjamin Sr., he was a former Kensington resident, moving to Southington in 1995. A graduate of Berlin High School, class of 1988, he then graduated with honors from Central Connecticut State University in 1992. Daniel was an administrative manager at the UConn Health Center for the past 21 years. He attended St. Mark's Episcopal Church in New Britain and was a member of the CT Forest and Park Association (CFPA). His passion for history caused him to frequent many historical societies throughout Connecticut. Daniel was in the process of completing his life work, a historical novel.Beside his mother Juliet, he leaves his fiancée and the love of his life, Cathy Haberern, of New Britain; two brothers, Christopher Benjamin and his longtime girlfriend, Jennifer Sharpe, both of Berlin; and Joseph Benjamin Jr., and his wife, Susan, of Harrisburg, Pa.; a niece, Larissa Benjamin; a nephew, Joseph "Jake" Benjamin III; and many friends.Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 31, at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 147 W. Main St., New Britain. Burial was followed in Maple Cemetery, Berlin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CFPA (CT Forest & Park Association), 16 Meriden Road, Rockfall, CT 06481 or to the Berlin Historical Society, 305 Main St., Berlin, CT 06037 or to the New Britain Industrial Museum, 185 Main St., New Britain, CT 06051. Please share a memory or note of sympathy at www.carlsonfuneralhome.com.