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Robert Michael Bennett
1933 - 2015
Robert Michael Bennett
1933 - 2015
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Robert Michael Bennett, 81, a lifelong Yonkers resident, died February 18, 2015 with family by his side. Bob was born in Yonkers, N.Y. in 1933 to William and Frances Bennett. He served in the US Army during the Korean War as an Infantryman. Upon his honorable discharge, he entered the University of Rhode Island where he majored in Biology. He later became a high school science teacher at Hastings High School. He was an avid opera fan and part owner of Thoroughbred Persian Night and other winners at Meadowlands and Monmouth racetracks. He is survived by his wife of forty eight years Margot Bennett, his two sons Michael and David and their spouses, his brother William and sisters Carole and Mary along with seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Melissa Bennett. Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Sunday, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be in St. Joseph's Church on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Jansen Hospice and Palliative Care. www.jansenhospice.org.
Whalen & Ball Funeral Home
168 Park Avenue
Yonkers, New York 10703
914-965-5488
www.whalenandballfh.com
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Tom Maccabe
February 21, 2015
Mr. Bennett was a great teacher at Hastings High School. He related so well to his students. It's been more than forty years since I had him in class but I will remember him fondly.
February 21, 2015
To Margot, Michael and David,
Sorry to hear about Bob's passing.
Roz Weiner
Terri Lee True-Jessen
February 20, 2015
Dear Margot and family,
Margot, you and Bob were special people to my dad, and I remember as a young girl how full of life Bob was! I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
February 20, 2015
Dear Margot Bennett & family
We are sorry for your loss & please accept our sympathy.
Bharati,Mahendra &shah family
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