Ruth A. Flaherty

FLAHERTY - Ruth A. (nee Vernon), of Kennesaw, GA. , formerly of Westbury LI, on October 28, 2007. Loving wife of the late Dominic Benvenuto. Beloved mother of Nancy Shuler, Raymond Flaherty, Maureen Mack, Elizabeth Flaherty and Patricia Flaherty. Dear stepmother of CarolAnn Wolfe, Lorraine Ballato and Linda Petrillo. Fond mother in law of Perry Shuler, Mike Mack, Tony Wolfe, Tony Ballato and Peter Petrillo. Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey, Michael, Taylor Rae, Liam, Delaney, Matthew, Alex and Marisa. Dear sister of Jean Hackett, the late Mary Dennin and the late Dorothy Ruffalo. The family will receive friends Friday 5:00-9:30PM at the Powell Funeral Home, Inc., 67 Broadway (Rt. 110), Amityville. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:30AM St. Martin of Tours RC Church, Amityville. As an alternative to flowers the family has suggested memorial contributions in Mrs. Flaherty's name be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at the funeral home.