Benjamin Mitchell II

October 22, 1941 - July 6, 2020

Mr. Benjamin Mitchell II,78, of Elmsford, NY, passed away on July 6, 2020 at the Westchester Medical Center. He was born in Brooklyn, NY on October 22, 1941 at St. John’s Hospital, son of the late Benjamin and Jessie Mitchell. Benjamin graduated from Flushing High School in Queens, NY, in 1960. He then attended Central State College in 1961, studying pre-med, where he later entered the United States Navy in 1963 as a Hospital corpsman. Benjamin served three tours in the Navy, being discharged in 1969 as a proud Vietnam Veteran. Following his service, Benjamin began working at Flushing Hospital as a surgical technician. He was also a model train enthusiast and gifted musician. Benjamin married Janet Mitchell in 1965 and was re-married to Barbara Mitchell in 1977. He is survived by his spouse, Barbara Mitchell, and his four sons, Benjamin III (Felicia), Dennis (Stacy), Robert (Sonja) and Carlton (Kimberly) Mitchell. One sister, Gwendolyn Mitchell. Three step-daughters, Raven, Inga, and Camille (Mike). Proud grandfather to eight grandchildren, Miranda, Carlton Jr., Lucas, Max, Emma, Jessie, Milena and Michael. A visitation will be held on Friday from 9:30am-10:30am at the Dwyer and Michael’s funeral home. The burial service with military honors will follow at Calverton National Cemetery.