Eduardo Bencosme was an amazing and beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother, Uncle, Cousin and Friend. He was raised in the Astoria section of Queens by his parents Enio Bencosme and Ana Tejada de Bencosme, along with his sister Ofelia Seminario and brother Enio Bencosme. For the past 18 years, Eduardo and Marlene built a great life together along with their son Evan who is 7 years old. Ed was a great father, he loved Evan immensely and was his pride and joy.

Eduardo built a career in retail and was recently a Senior Store Manager at Fedex. He was a sports fanatic, he loved the Yankees, Jets and Knicks. His other interests included WWE Wrestling, Marvel Comics, Baseball cards, Hip pop, R&B and sharing funny memes.

Eduardo passed away suddenly on Saturday July, 30th.  His presence was calming and constant. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests to consider donating to Evan’s college fund. Please click on this link ugift529 and enter code U24-U4G.

The arrangements for his memorial service and funeral:

Wake: Sunday August 7th  3pm – 7pm

Riverdale-on-Hudson Funeral Home

6110 Riverdale Avenue, Bronx NY

718-884-6100

Parking is located in the St. Margaret’s Church Parking between 260 and 261 Streets.

Funeral: Monday, August 8th 10am

St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church

3250 Arlington Avenue, Bronx NY

718-548-4470

Parking is limited at the church but can be found in the surrounding area.

Interment: Gates of Heaven Cemetery

10 W Stevens Avenue, Hawthorne NY