JOHN E. BENDER

John- I spent three moths with you in Company 286 in 1958 at Great Lakes Navy Training Center. Your sense of humor kept us all going! You never let me forget your 'beloved Bengals' beat my St. Ignatius Wildcats like a drum in football. Bernice and I were honored to know you and Colette after our Navy days when you lived in Parma. We did pay our respects to you and your family at Ferfolia in April 2013. Now, I am adding a personal tribute to you in my book about my experiences in the Navy....

Colette and Family - My condolences on your loss from a fellow '58 Bengal.
Jim Frijouf, Tampa, Florida

Offering our sympathy and prayers to all the family !God bless you all !

Colette and Family, we are so sorry for your loss John was so strong during his illness, You were all outstanding caregivers, God is watching over all of you.
Rest in Peace John.

Collette...I am so very sorry for your loss. I do remember both you and John.My prayers for you and your family.

John, our sincere condolences to you and your family. We are keeping you in our prayers.

Dan and Kelly LaGuardia and Family

Hello, I wish I could be with you, my prayers are with all of you. I love the picture you used. This is the John we all knew and loved.

Our love and prayers are with you. We wish we could be there with you. We love you.