Philip A. Benack

QUEENSBURY Philip A. Benack, 65, of Queensbury, passed away due to complications from pneumonia on Friday, Nov. 16, 2007, at the Glens Falls Hospital. Born on Aug. 30, 1942, in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Clyde and Elliott (Stanley) Benack. He was employed for 30-plus years as a truck driver for Canada Dry and was currently a salesman for Polar Beverages. Phil enjoyed fishing, animals and spending time with his family. Survivors include his two daughters, Diane Miller and her husband, Ben, and Carol Benack, all of Fort Edward; his two grandchildren, Hayley and Anthony Miller; his sister, Dolores "Debby" Monsour and her husband, Faddoul, of Queensbury; his uncles, Norman Benack of Florida and Alfred Benack and his wife, Rita, of Pennsylvania; his aunt, Evelyn Benack of Queensbury; his two nephews, Jeffrey Monsour and Gregory Scott Monsour; several cousins and his lifelong friend, Bernie Gordon and his wife, Lee, of South Glens Falls. At Phil's request, there will be no public calling hours. The Rite of Committal will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Alphonsus Cemetery in Queensbury, with Deacon William Bazinet of St. Alphonsus Church in Glens Falls, officiating. Donations in Phil's memory may be made to any animal rescue organization. Arrangements are under the direction of the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc., 68 Main St. in Hudson Falls.