Emelia A. Benjamin, died on February 18, 2021, at the age of 76. Beloved mother of Kristen (Frank V.) Traina and Jennifer Benjamin. Adored grandmother of Frankie J. and Jesse Traina. Family will receive friends Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 5pm-8pm. Funeral Mass 10am Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Cure of Ars. R.C. Church, Merrick, N.Y. Interment Holy Rood Cemetery, Westbury, N.Y. During this unprecedented time, and in compliance with guidelines stipulated by the Centers for Disease Control and the NYS Department of Health, we are forced to limit attendance at visitations, memorials, and funeral services to 50 people or less. Our staff may ask mourners to wait outside the chapel, outside the funeral home, or to keep their visit brief so as to allow others an opportunity to mourn. While in the funeral home, we are requesting all visitors to wear a mask and to limit physical contact such as hugging, handshaking, or contact with the face. There is also hand sanitizer readily available. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING