Benjamin S. Weinberg, 83

LENOX, Mass. — Benjamin S. Weinberg, 83, died peacefully Tuesday morning, March 13, 2018, at his home after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Weinberg was born on April 26, 1934, in Antwerp, Belgium, to the late Henry and Leah Hofstatter Weinberg. The family immigrated to New York City in 1939, where Mr. Weinberg was eventually self-employed importing crystal, gifts and housewares. He and his wife and children relocated to North Adams, Mass., in 1976 where he started a pottery business at the Windsor Mill.  After starting International Outlet, he subsequently moved the business in 1986 when he purchased the Tucker Toy Building on State Street. In 1997 he relocated the business to Western Gateway Heritage State Park. 

Benjamin joined the United States Army on May 27, 1957, and was honorably discharged on May 15, 1959.

He and his wife, Marlayne Keosian, were married on December 23, 1962, in New York City.

Mr. Weinberg enjoyed the company of his children and grandchildren as well as traveling and reading about history.

Besides his wife, Marlayne, Benjamin is survived by his children, Adam Weinberg (Amy Brentano) of Richmond, Mass., and Leslie Weinberg of San Francisco, Calif.; his grandchildren, Molly and Joseph Weinberg; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, Mr. Weinberg is predeceased by his sister, Fran Fischer.

Funeral notice: The funeral service for Mr. Benjamin S. Weinberg will be private. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Hospice Care in the Berkshires in care of the Roche Funeral Home, Inc., 120 Main Street, Lenox, MA 01240.