Benjamin Nicholas Georgelis

1938 – 2021

Benjamin Nicholas Georgelis, 83, passed away Aug. 29 in Moriarty. He was born Aug. 23, 1938 in Hamilton Ohio, to the late Michael and Virginia (Thompson) Georgelis. Benjamin had lived in New Mexico since 1974. On Sept. 30, 1960, he married Edith Sullivan, in Ohio. Benjamin loved to tinker with things. He loved to work with wood and was an excellent artist. He worked for Tillery Chevrolet in Moriarty for 40 plus years and was an extremely good car and bus mechanic. Benjamin owned Bus 7 Sporting Goods in Moriarty for 16 years. He was truly a member of the East Mountain community and will so deeply be missed by his family and friends. Benjamin was also preceded in death by his brother, Gene Georgelis. He is survived by his wife, Edith Georgelis; son, Jeffrey Georgelis; grandchildren, Nick and Scott; and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth. Memorial services will be held Sept. 18 at 10 a.m. at Harris-hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty. Pastor Jason Boggan will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mountainview Cemetery in Moriarty.