Joseph P. Benvenuto Sr.

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Joseph Benvenuto Obituary

Benvenuto, Joseph P. Sr.
Rochester: Oct. 19, 2008. Predeceased by infant daughter, Teresa Anne & son, Ernest Sr. Survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Carmella; sons, Peter (Marcy), Joe (Maureen); daughter-in-law, Pauline Benvenuto of CT; grandchildren, Teresa (Jude) Hinrichs of CT, Ernest Jr. (Mary) of MA, Joseph (Pauline) of GA, Jonathan, Andrea, Gina, Mary Benvenuto; great-grandchildren, Tyler & Molly Hinrichs, Ernest Benvenuto III; sisters, Josephine Benvenuto, Mary Fico, Jean Drew; brother, Anthony (Lucy) of FL; nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff at the Highlands at Brighton and Hospice.
Friends may call Friday 2-4 & 7-9 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Rd. (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass, 11 AM Saturday at Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Interment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the School of the Holy Childhood.

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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Benvenuto

11 Entries

PAULINE BENVENUTO

November 9, 2008

DAD - TODAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2008, I KNOW YOU ARE SPENDING A SPECIAL DAY WITH ERNIE, ON HIS 56TH BIRTHDAY!
I STILL REMEMBER THE FIRST TIME COMING TO YOUR HOME, LOADED DOWN WITH COOKIES, FOR YOUR FAMILY. YOU ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL VERY WELCOMED, AS WELL AS MOM. I ESPECIALLY REMEMBER GOING INTO LABOR FOR TERESA & YOU CAME OVER TO CALM ME DOWN UNTIL ERNIE ARRIVED HOME FROM WORK. I AM SURE YOU WERE PROBABLY NERVOUS, BUT YOU KEPT ME LAUGHING.
I KNOW HOW DIFFICULT IT WAS FOR YOU WHEN ERNIE DIED, SO SUDDENLY. I REMEMBER SHARING PASTINA & EGG SOUP AT MY PARENT'S HOUSE THE DAY OF ERNIE'S FUNERAL & WE SHARED MANY WONDERFUL MEMORIES & CRIED TOGETHER. THERE IS NOT ENOUGH ROOM TO MENTION ALL THE SPECIAL TIMES TOGETHER, JUST THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF MY LIFE.
I PRAY THAT YOU ARE AT PEACE NOW & I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU.
WITH LOVE ALWAYS, PAULINE

Sam Castronovo

October 25, 2008

Joe, Benvenuto, my Brother-in Law and Sponsor. I have many pleasant memories of Joe. Our first meeting was at Louie and Nina's Farm. Our family was there for one of their pig roasts. When we went to leave, we were sent in to find the person who was blocking our car. Grandma Suzie was in the kitchen along with Nina and some of the other women. She said oh' that is my son Joey's car. Joe went out to move the car and as far as I know that was the first meeting of Carm and Joe. On one occasion while B'Brothers were doing inner-loop demolition, I asked Joe if I could work with them helping with the demolition. Of course Joe said yes. I was 9 +- years old at the time. I did not say anything to my mother or father took my 5 cents and boarded the bus bound for the job. I showed up at the job site and asked for Joe. They said he was up stairs. I showed up on the second floor, I am sure, much to his amazement. He took one look at me and took me down to Front Street to buy me work boots. We then returned to the job site where I helped (at least I thought I did) push down a partition. On another occasion I was at another inner-loop site, Kimble's Castle. Joe was working along with the B'Brother's employees swinging a sledge hammer. I said to him, "you are one of the owners of this company why are you doing physical labor?" Joe said to me "If I want these employees to work hard, I have to set the example and work hard myself” I have preached and followed that work ethic to this day!! And, I still have my confirmation watch that Joe gave me. Joe will be missed........
Sammy Castronovo

Jen Rivers (Dietz)

October 23, 2008

My heart truly goes out to all of the family members who have enjoyed Grandpa Benvenuto's jovial spirit and wisdom over the years. He has touched the heart of many people. I will be praying for everyone in the family.

Anita Buttari

October 23, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. My father (Joseph Buttari) "Butler" worked with and was a good friend of your husband and all the Benvenutos and as his daughter I wanted to let you and your family know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Peter Castronovo

October 23, 2008

Uncle Joe, nobody could have had a better Godfather than you. And I am honored and feel very fortunate that my parents, Jim (Vinnie) and Alice, asked you to fulfill that role. You did a wonderful job leading by example, providing wonderful words of wisdom and stories that taught all us "youngsters" the way we should live a Christian life. And I will always remember how the adult males around the endless dinner table, led by you, solved all the world's problems. And although you did not always agree on how to do that, the discussions were spirited but civil. This taught me how to disagree, but still have respect for someone else's thoughts and opinions. You niece Connie mentioned how you would refer to others that you respected as a "gentleman and scholar". But I believe those titles truely belonged to you. You will be missed Godfather. God bless your soul and your family. Your nephew, Peter C.

Connie Collins

October 23, 2008

My Uncle Joe- a man who will be missed greatly. He left me with some very personal memories of him, like whenever he called our house- He'd say, hello Concetta Anne, this is Joseph P. Benvenuto Esquire, and how are you this fine day? (he was one of the few poeple who called me by my full name)Then he would ask , 'is my compare John available?' and soon the two of them would take off in one of their trucks both dressed like Marcy said earlier in their jeans and blue work shirts. My sisters and I were always at home at Uncle Joe and Aunt Carm's house, like the boys were at our house. Uncle Joe would give you the shirt off his back if you asked him, he was always concerned for the unfortunate, but he did have some really strong opinions too. I love to remember him in his blue oxford shirt with his blue cardigan, sitting at the table telling us how to win this war in Iraq!! He especially let you know how he felt after his grandson Joe was over there fighting, boy you didn't want to cross Uncle Joe then!! Aunt Carm, Pete and Marcy, Joe and Maureen, my memories of Uncle Joe will always be in my heart.
He was a man who had many roles in his life, he was a son,brother,soldier,husband, father, uncle, grandfather, friend, compare,but mostly as he used to say to those he admired and respected, he was a gentleman and a scholar! I will miss you Uncle Joe.
With love from your niece,
Concetta Anne

Dennis & Eric Konieczny

October 23, 2008

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John & Barbara MacMillan

October 22, 2008

Such happy memories we have for Joe. Forty-five years ago Joe gave us a bottle of champagne, to help start our family. We still have it. God bless you Joe as you rest in His arms. John & Barbara MacMillan (FL)

Gabriel Benvenuto

October 22, 2008

I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Joe's passing. My thoughts and sympathy go out to Aunt Carm and all of her and Uncle Joe's children and grandchildren, and all the rest of the family.

Joseph and Carmella Benvenuto on their wedding day.

Marcy Benvenuto

October 22, 2008

I have been blessed and truly privileged to know this man as my Father-In-Law for 33 years. When I first met his son, Peter I was welcomed into his home with open arms and over the years, as we have celebrated both joyous times and times of great sadness, he has been a steady and strong force within the family. He truly loved our family and enjoyed sitting at the dinner table sharing mom's wonderful culinary delights and discussing all of life's issues-(according to Joe). His generousity was only matched by his desire to assist anyone who needed help of any kind. He kept strong and working at the various chores he loved as long as he could.
I will always remember him with his blue workshirt, his hat tipped to the side and his sidekicks-Uncle Louis and Prince arriving at the house in his truck. (Prince always got the window seat) He is someone my children have been lucky to have as a role model and we will always keep him alive in our hearts and memories. With much love and respect,
Marcy Benvenuto

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