BOSTON — Fox Gregg Benjamin, 70, of Boston, formerly of Parsons, died suddenly on Saturday, March 26, 2011.

He was born in Fremont, Neb., to Cecil Earl “Fox” and Vivian (Gehring) Benjamin. He graduated from Parsons High School and Parsons Junior College. His parents operated Benjamin Superette in Parsons for a time at 3326 Main.

Fox Benjamin operated Province Steps Book Shop in Boston for a number of years.

Survivors include his sister, Beverly Benjamin Calvert of New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; a niece, Valerie Calvert Coughlan of Arlington, Va.; and a nephew, Brian Calvert of Irvine, Calif.

Notes of condolence can be sent to Legacy Guest Book (http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/bostonglobe/guestbook.aspx?n=fox-benjamin&pid=150067849&cid=full).

Memorials may be made to Goodwill Industries, Department of Development and External Affairs, 1010 Harrison Ave., Boston, 02119-2540.

Ruggiero-Mazzarella Memorial Funeral Home in East Boston, Mass., was in charge of some arrangements.