Benjamin Christopher Eapen, 55, Lexington, Kentucky, formerly from Minot, North Dakota, passed away on Sunday October 2, 2016 from complications from cardiac arrhythmia.

Benjamin was born in Mumbai, India. Benjamin was a dear family man who brightened the lives of many with his joyful presence and generous love.

A University of Houston graduate, Benjamin enjoyed a successful career in the airline industry and worked for many companies including Marriott In-Flight Services, LSG Sky Chefs, US Airways, American Airlines and United Airlines.

He is survived by wife Dr. Neena Thomas-Eapen, sons Paul and Nathan Eapen, father M. E. Eapen, brother John Eapen (Sudha), sister Hannah Stephenson (George) and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation: Friday October 7, 2016 at Cedar Ridge Community Church, 2410 Spencerville Rd, Spencerville, MD 20868 from 9:30am-12pm followed by funeral services at 12:15pm.

Funeral Home- Philip D Rinaldi Funeral Services 9241 Columbia Blvd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, : .

Memorial gathering : October 15, Saturday, 3 -5:30 pm at Beaumont Club House, Lexington, KY

In lieu of flowers the family requests tribute gifts in the name of Benjamin Eapen to either International Families Inc. or Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Messages and cards: 3324 Beacon Street Lexington KY 40513.