Benjamin Gordon Rudolph

August 29, 1980 - January 7, 2019

Benjamin G. Rudolph, 38, of Hazlet, passed away on January 7, 2019. Benjamin was born & raised in Keyport to Frederick William Rudolph III & April (Moench) Rudolph. He was a graduate of Keyport High School. Ben was an electrician by trade and had formerly worked for Amtrak, New York City.He is predeceased by his father, Frederick William Rudolph III; grandparents Frederick W. Rudolph Jr. & Mary Walsh and Emmanuel Gordon Moench & Audrey Marie (Cole) Moench.Ben is survived by his beloved mother, April (Moench) Rudolph of Berlin, his loving wife Sheila (Gormley) Rudolph and children Jack & Cassidy Rudolph of Hazlet, brother; Cole Rudolph & wife Jennifer of Keyport, sister; Amanda Rudolph of Bellmawr as well as a host of many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends who loved him dearly. Ben was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers, NJ Devils & NY Mets fan & if you had the pleasure of watching a game with him, you know he was typically the loudest fan in the room. He was also a huge fan of the Grateful Dead as well as countless other bands & genres. Many of his family & friends have fond memories of concerts & festivals past. He loved his family & wife greatly and treasured his two children along with four legged family member, Lily, who will miss those long walks & belly rubs with him.In lieu of flowers please make donations made payable to America's Keswick, 601 Route 530 Whiting, NJ 08759. Please notate in the memo portion or separate paper "In Memory of Ben Rudolph". Donations can also be made directly via their website at www.americaskeswick.org.