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MARK BENENSON Obituary

BENENSON--Mark K., 84, of New York City and Port Murray New Jersey, died November 27 2013. He is survived by his son Alexander, his daughter Daniela Fifi, and was predeceased last year by his wife, artist Letizia Pitigliani. Mark, once called the only honest man by William F. Buckley Jr., was a life member of the National Rifle Association, a founder, general secretary and chairman of Amnesty International USA, special counsel to the Second Amendment Foundation, a genuine New Yorker, confirmed gun nut, labor lawyer, intellectual, bon vivant, and Krag Sporter expert. He was a good man and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held in the spring. Memorial donations may be made to the American Custom Gunmakers Guild Education Foundation, Cody, WY.

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Published by New York Times on Nov. 30, 2013.

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Michael Raborn

June 11, 2023

I have studied his work on the Springfield Hornet rifles and used this as a basis for a more extensive study of these neat rifles. Well done.
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Greg Miller on Left, James Romano in Center and Mark Benenson on Right at Jim's Cottage after a day of fishing

Gregory Miller

December 2, 2013

Godspeed my old friend. May the Morgan sports cars always be finely tuned, the Krags exquisite and may Leti be laughing by your side. It was an honor and a pleasure to work with both Mark and Leti over many years. As we say in the Coast Guard, Bravo Zulu, well done!

Rick99

December 1, 2013

On behalf of all the members of the 24 Hour Campfire - Savage Collectors Forum we are sorry to hear of Marks passing. He was a long time respected members and has been missed these last few years.

December 1, 2013

I just saw that it was not only Letitzia but now Mark too. I will miss them both although we saw them rarely.

Elizabeth BEaujour

November 30, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. May the god of peace give you comfort. Take courage in his promise of eternal life. My deepest sympathy to you and your family

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