Orland Park, Illinois
Michael J. Beninato, Army Veteran WWII, beloved husband of Shirley, nee Lewis; loving father of Catherine (the late Thomas) Markezinis, Karen Heimsath, Elizabeth Morrissy, Wayne ''Sonny'' Beninato, Phyllis (Michael) DeRubeis, Ann (Denis) Prud'homme, Maria (Richard) Cronin, Michael (Wendy)...
Read MoreI've been thinking of the family and Uncle Mike. I miss you guys and I hope we can see each-other soon. Does anyone have Annie's address?
Love,
Gina
Gina Beninato
October 30, 2006 | Orland Park, IL
I miss you Dad. You made loving you easy. Come see me in my dreams.
One of your greatest fans. Your Daughter
October 29, 2006 | Orland Park, IL
Grandpa,
I will always remember how welcome you made me feel when I came to visit and your terrific sense of humor! I love you so much!
Michael Heimsath
April 06, 2006 | Largo, FL
Mike - deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad. He was deeply respected and admired. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill Kretzer and Family
Bill Kretzer
March 19, 2006 | Orland Park, IL
dearest shirleymy my love and prayers are with you today and always god bless your friend babe
Barbara Kohnhorst
March 18, 2006 | Rotonda West, FL
To the Beninato Family,
Please accept my condolences on the loss of Mr. Beninato. Many were the times my huband & I enjoyed the famous ribs at the Hickory Pit . He was a kind and wonderful man. My prayers are for him and for all of you. He is now at rest in God's Heaven .
Sincerely,
Mrs. Harold Lasch
Dorothea Lasch
March 17, 2006 | Orland Park, IL
I grew up with Kathy, Karen and Betty in the old neighborhood on 64th St. Chances are none of the family remembers me, but my Dad was the doctor across the street.
When I saw your Dad's notice, many pleasant childhood memories came flooding back to me. Things like: Shirley always being pregnant and so thrilled to be adding another child to the family, Kathy and Karen always saying they were tired of babysitting, but nonetheless, always did it with a smile. I'll bet both of...
Ruth Sass - Gale
March 17, 2006 | Downers Grove, IL
My Deerest Cousin, Shirley - How lucky you are to have been married to such a wonderful man for 46 years. Where have the years gone? I can remember photographing your 25th Wedding Anniversary party, and now, the years have lead us to this sad day. Mike will be missed by so many; but, instead of being sad, let's try to celebrate the man and his life full of many blessings. I looked up the word "family" in the dictionary and "Beninato" was the definition of the word. You and your family...
Iris Shepherd
March 17, 2006 | Oak Forest, IL
Michael was a great boss at the Hickory Pit.I will always have fond memories of his kindness. Michael tought me how to make my first "salad" at 27th & Union many years ago.I will always remember him.
Carrie Nauseda
March 16, 2006 | Chicago, IL
