Benjamin J. Elkin's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida

Benjamin J. Elkin

May 7, 1930 - July 12, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Myers, Florida

Benjamin J. Elkin's obituary , Passed away on July 12, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida

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Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home

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Benjamin J. Elkin

May 7, 1930 - July 12, 2025 (95 years old)

Fort Myers, Florida

Benjamin J. Elkin Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Benjamin J. Elkin of Fort Myers, Florida, whose life came to an end on July 12, 2025 at the age of 95, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Zeke F. Elkin and Rose Moller Elkin; and his wife Nita Myers Elkin. He is survived by: his children, Kathleen Turner (Jerry) of Fort Myers, Florida, Zach Elkin (Mary) of Vonore, Tennessee and Julie Young (Bruce) of Windemere, Florida.; his grandchildren, Kevin Greenwell (Robyn), Nita Stewart (Noah), Ben Elkin, Chris Elkin (Jessica), Brett Young (Teeci) and Taylor Young (Pinky); and his great grandchildren, Addyson Greenwell, Emersyn Greenwell, Turner Stewart, Fisher Stewart, Pax Stewart, Carter Young, Harley Young, Dax Elkin, Halle Elkin, Parker Young and Hayden Young.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. John the Xxiii Catholic Church (13060 Palomino Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912). A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, August 1st 2025 at 11:00 AM at the St. John Xxiii Catholic Church (13060 Palomino Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912).

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John XXIII Catholic Church, 13060 Palomino Lane, Fort Myers, FL 33912, or Lexington Catholic High School Athletics, 2250 Clays Mill Rd, Lexington, KY 40503.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Shikany's Bonita Funeral Home



Fri

Aug 01

Visitation

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

St. John the Xxiii Catholic Church
13060 Palomino Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912

Fri

Aug 01

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. John Xxiii Catholic Church
13060 Palomino Ln, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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