Francis W. Bennett

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Francis Bennett Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Francis W. Bennett
Start: 2014-01-28T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-01-29T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels and Cremation Services

Francis W. Bennett, 88, of Enfield, passed away at Evergreen Health Care Center on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014, surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness.

Francis was born on Feb. 28, 1925, and grew up in Hartford until he enlisted into the Army 1942, landing on Omaha Beach third wave on D-Day. After returning from war he met the love of his life and married on March 6,1948. Francis moved to Enfield to raise his family and worked as a construction worker for many years, then retired from United Technologies in 1997. Not only was he an avid lover and fan of his wife and all seven of his children, he also loved the New York Yankees and followed them every season.

Francis leaves behind his wife of 66 years, Jeanette Marie (Furnari) Bennett of Enfield; four sons, Charles E. Bennett, and his wife, Laura, of Brooksville, Fla., Kevin B. Bennett, and his partner, Krissa Mercier, of Somers, Fran M. Bennett, and his wife, Pamela, of East Windsor, and Robert A. Bennett, along with his partner, Ethan Kuritz, of Avon; three daughters, Raelyn Spiller-Reardon, and her husband, Michael, of Somers, Robin E. Van Damme, and her husband, Brian, of Windsor Locks, and Carolina Orlosky, and her fiancé, Jorge Valdes, of Tampa, Fla.; 12 wonderful grandchildren, Brian Bennett, Erin Scott, Charles Bennett Jr., Tina Cox, Autumn Delong, Matthew Bennett, Jason Bennett, Jillian Nemergut, Brooke Caponegro, Alyssa Tezack, Nicole Bennett, Michael Bennett, Danielle Tezack, and Victoria Reardon; and 14 great-grandchildren. Francis is predeceased by his beautiful granddaughter, Lisa Marie Cocchi; two brothers, Ralph and Richard; and two sisters, Marion Priest and Nancy Keefe all originally of Connecticut.

Francis' family will receive relatives and friends on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2014, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Browne Memorial Funeral Chapels, 43 Shaker Road, Enfield.

A private entombment will take place in Mt. St. Benedict Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

We would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Evergreen Health Care for all tremendous support, kindness, and comfort they provided to Francis and his family. We will always be grateful.

In lieu of flowers please make memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Published by Journal Inquirer from Jan. 27 to Jan. 31, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Bennett

11 Entries

Dawne & Steve Sabat

January 30, 2014

I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

Bill Sullivan

January 29, 2014

My sincere condolences go out to Mrs. Bennett & her family. Frank & I worked together @ National Car Rental for a short period of time, however, it was time enough for me to realize what an interesting & sincere gentleman he was, who spoke so often about his children & his wife.He was a great Yankee fan & a proud American who served his country in WW2. It was indeed my pleasure to have made his acquaintance & to have spent such quality time with him----he was indeed my friend

January 28, 2014

My most sincere condolences to the Bennett family.
Doug Peck
New Port Richey, FL

jeanette breault

January 28, 2014

In memory of a special Uncle and to my god father; He will be missed but always in memories an in my heart.I will always Love you jeanette'

Leslie Keefe

January 27, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to Jeanette and Family.,For the loss of a Man, Husband And Father who was very Special to every one.Now he will be with his sisters Nancy and Marion and his brothers Ralph and Richard.

Jan Breault

January 27, 2014

My Deepest Sympathy to my Aunt Jeanette and Family. He was and always will be special in my heart Uncle Frannie I love you and miss you. Love jan and family.

Tony DeMonte

January 27, 2014

Rest in peace Mr Bennett. I remember going over your home and talking Baseball with you. We had some real good talks since I was a Red Sox fan Robert and Carol your dad was so funny and loved you all.

January 27, 2014

Robin; Brian; and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the death of your father. We didn't know him well, but his devotion to your mom, was so evident, when he would come to visit her at Evergreen.
Our prayers go out to you, and your entire family.
We love you. Bonnie and Michael Lewandowski

Jim Kennedy

January 27, 2014

My prayers and sympathies to the Bennett Family.

January 27, 2014

Dear Family: Our love and deepest sympathy to all of you. Corky was a good, kind man, a wonderful father and a loving husband. To us he was a good friend who was loved by everyone. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May he rest in peace. Stay strong! Love, Uncle Frank & Aunt Ottie

January 27, 2014

"Rest in peace" and tho we grieve,
reaching for your hand in vain,
Our faith is such that we believe,
That all of us shall meet again.
What a party that will be - your ham, my Dad's lasagna & home made wine. Mr. "B", I have to confess - I was the one who snuck into your driveway @ 2 a.m. & put the Red Sox sticker on your car bumper. How I wish I could have seen your face when you saw it. I love you and your family & all our memories forever & ever. Helen Ravosa Wheeler

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