Benjamin Oriel- age 96, of Newton, on July 9, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband for 73 years of the late Beatrice (Rosenthal) Oriel. Devoted father of Iris Clickstein and her husband Barry, Cheryl Ross and her husband Warren, Robert “Ricky” Oriel and his wife Judy and the late Marvin Oriel. Dear grandfather of Kim Mulkern and her husband Joe, Gregg Clickstein, Alex Ross, Kati Ross, Dr. Brad Oriel, and Amanda Oriel. Cherished great grandfather of Zachary, Samantha, and Sydney Mulkern, and Tessa and Joshua Clickstein. Devoted brother of the late Samuel Oriel and his wife Celia, Jeanne Silver and her husband Harry and Edward Oriel and his wife Edith. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews and his loving caregiver Lia. Graveside services at Beth El Cemetery, 776 Baker St., West Roxbury, on Thursday July 11, 2013 at 11:00 am. Following interment, family and friends are invited to the function room at Nahanton Woods, 210 Nahanton St., Newton until 4:30 pm. Memorial observance will continue at the home of Robert and Judy Oriel on Thursday 7-9 pm, Friday 1-5 pm and Saturday evening 7-9 pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.