SCHENECTADY – Arkron Jordan Ben Boaz, 40, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023, as he lived his life, with an Honor Walk, helping others in need.
Arkron was born in Queens, NY the son of Richard Stewart and Vanessia Jordan. He was raised in Brooklyn and attended PS 213. Arkron was a dreamer, who loved his reggae music. He struggled with his demons, yet was generous to a fault; a simple but gentle man and to know him was to love him. He will be missed by all. Arkron was a member of Quahal bnai Yisrael .
Arkron was predeceased by his father, Richard Stewart; brothers; Ronald Stewart, Ovadyah Stewart and Reuben Israel; grandmother, Ionia Jordan’ great-grandmother, Julia Peoples; great-aunt, Predempesia Frazier, and uncle, Tyrone Jordan.
He is survived by his loving family, his mother; Vanessia Jordan; siblings, Naomi Carter, Deborah Jordan, Racoutyah ‘TT’ (Allando) Jordan Bennett, Benboaz Jordan, Rivquah Caldwell, Tyrone Jordan, Robert ‘James’ Jordan, and Vanessia Jordan; nieces and nephews, Malcha Stewart-Levi, Jephtah Stewart, Ari Stewart, David Isreal, Joshua Stewart, Roslsyn Burrow, Rayshell Walker, and Barry Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday at the Rossi & Ditoro Funeral Home, 501 Union Street, Schenectady, NY from 12 noon to 2 pm with a service to follow at 2 pm.