Robert J. Benjamin, 60, of Rochester died Jan. 5 unexpectedly at home.

He was the husband of Debra A. (Perry) Benjamin, with whom he shared 40 years of marriage.

Born and raised in New Bedford, the son of Evelyn (Moniz) Benjamin of Dartmouth and the late Norman P. Benjamin, he lived in Rochester most of his life.

He was formerly employed by Luzo Food Service for over 30 years.

Mr. Benjamin enjoyed working in his yard, and feeding and watching birds. He had a passion for playing the guitar and enjoyed sharing that with family and friends. He also was a coach for his children’s girls softball and boys baseball teams for many years.

Survivors include his wife; his mother; two sons, Justin Benjamin and his fiancée Kellin Hunt of Fairhaven and Tyler Benjamin of Rochester; a daughter, Hope Sideleau and her husband Scott of Tiverton; a brother, Norman P. Benjamin, Jr. of Dartmouth; two aunts, Lucille Caron and Mary Roderick and her husband Fred; and several nieces and nephews.

His visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Jan. 11 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett. For directions and guestbook, visit www.saundersdwyer.com.