William (Bill) Benson

In Memory of

May 19, 2020

Obituary

Sadly, just after midnight, I lost my best friend, my love and my partner, William.

What brought us there was very sudden and unexpected, but he went peacefully in the end. I was able to be with him as he passed, and for that, I am extremely grateful to the amazing health care professionals at St. Joseph’s hospital for their compassion and dignity that they allowed us during his final hours. I am also truly grateful for the love and support that surrounds me and our family.

I am sorry for posting this here but I wasn’t sure how else to reach his friends, especially those of his Seaford ‘88 classmates and Friendly’s crew who he still kept in touch with here.

Billy, I hate that our time together as a family was so short. But know how much the boys and I love and adore you, and always will.

His friends at the Port Authority were saddened to learn of the passing of William “Bill” E. Benson on Tuesday, May 19.

We are deeply distressed by this loss. Bill joined the Port Authority family on March 6, 1995 as a Toll Collector. Through his hard work and dedication, he achieved over 25 years of service and moved up in responsibility and rank to hold his most recent title of Operations Group Supervisor in the Aviation Department at LaGuardia Airport.

Bill is survived by his wife Tracie and sons William (known as Liam) and Colin. Bill’s passing wasn’t the result of COVID-19.

Although immediate services will be private per the family’s wishes, a celebration of life memorial service will be held at a time when such gatherings are deemed safe.