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Breck Paul Benja, 76, of Hackensack, NJ and formerly of Old Tappan, NJ, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The son of Emil and Bette, Breck was born in Jersey City and grew up in Englewood cliffs and a graduate of Long Island University. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breck was the long-devoted husband of the late Gail (nee Eisenberg). Loving father of Breck J. Benja and his wife, Carol of Hackensack, NJ and son Eric Benja of Red Bank, NJ . He was the extremely proud grandfather of Blake, Brandon and Gavin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breck, the owner of Cambell & Gardiner in Lyndhurst, NJ, was a second-generation licensed customs broker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He was at heart a family man, devoted to spending time with his children and grandchildren, who were the light of his life.  Breck was also the dear friend of Christine Pappavasilou. A devoted poker enthusiast, Breck was a good friend to his many fellow players over the years.  Breck will be dearly missed by all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours are\u00a0Monday, January 22, 2024 from 4-7 PM\u00a0at Pizzi Funeral Home,\u00a0120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ<\/a>. A Funeral Service will be held\u00a0Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at 10 AM\u00a0at First Reformed Church of Palisades, Fort Lee, NJ with interment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.\u00a0www.pizzifuneralhome.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of flowers, donations in Breck’s memory may be made to First Reformed Church of Palisades, https:\/\/www.frcpal.org\/giving\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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