Benjamin A. Cotharin Jr. Passed peacefully Friday July 5th at the age of 88. Beloved husband of Barbara Ann, Father of Captain Benjamin USAF (deceased) Dr. Susan Meyer (Dr. Walter) Thomas (Judy) James Hino (Debra) Kelly, Todd (Jami). Grandfather and Great Grandfather to many. Graduate of Case Western Reserve University. Ben was loved and respected by many, he will be greatly missed. Benjamin and Barbara are supporters of various animal rescue organizations and the family requests that donations to Operation Kindness or SPCA of Dallas be made in lieu of flowers. A visitation service at the Aria Memorial Chapel will begin at 2:00pm on July 09, 2013 with a memorial service to follow immediately at 3:00pm. Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas 75252, 214-306-6700.