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John Bennett Obituary
February 6, 1944 – August 6, 2020
Milford, CT – Attorney John J. Bennett, of Milford, CT, entered eternal rest on August 6, 2020. Attorney Bennett was steadfast in his Catholic faith, with special devotion to the Virgin Mary, and a proud graduate of the College of the Holy Cross. He practiced law in his native Ansonia for the entirety of his career at his law office, Bennett & Walsh. He and his wife, Eileen Carey, made their home on Laurel Beach where they raised their four children. John is remembered for his kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith.
Beloved husband of Eileen Carey, of Milford, CT. Devoted father of Max Bennett and his wife, Liz, of Longmeadow, MA; Mary Bennett and her husband, Mike Barker, of Salem, MA; Patrick Bennett and his fiancée, Laila Atta, of Springfield, MA; and John Bennett, of New York, NY. Cherished grandfather of Sarah Bennett. Loyal brother of Kateri Walsh and her husband, Dan, of Springfield, MA; William Bennett and his wife, Mary Frey, of Longmeadow, MA; Joe Bennett and his wife Terry, of Cheshire, CT; Alicia Mitchell and her husband Kerry Mitchell, of Boston, MA; Mary O'Brien and her husband Tom, of Longmeadow, MA. John was predeceased by his son, Zachary Bennett, parents, William Kane Bennett and Alicia Mangan Bennett, and sister, Rena Laughlin.
A memorial mass will be offered on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 10:30 a.m., at the Church of the Assumption, 61 North Cliff Street, Ansonia, CT 06401.
Social distancing and masks will be required in the Church. If anyone needs assistance call the Bennett Funeral Home 203-735-1578.
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Beverly Downing
August 2, 2025
Eileen, thinking of you and your family at this time. John was very kind to Mom, Walter, and me. Keeping you close in prayer.
James (Jim) Hine
August 2, 2025
Sympathy to the entire Bennett family from Ann Arbor Mi. Jim Hine
Jim Hine
August 2, 2024
The years go by but old memories of John are easy to come to the forefront. Bless you John and your family from Ann Arbor Mi.
Jim Hine
Jim Hine
August 2, 2023
I remember the basketball games at the homestead in AnSonia and visiting John at the office on Main Street. Rest in Peace John,
Jimmy Hine
Mary Allen Brozak
August 2, 2022
My walks on the beach are not the same
Emily wood
August 3, 2021
Sitting smiling on your porch watching the ocean
Sally Dugan
August 2, 2021
Will miss you forever John
Maurice Maitland
September 27, 2020
I have had the opportunity to be a friend and colleague of attorney John T. Bennett of Bennett and Walsh, ESQs for a period exceeding 13 years in Connecticut. Professionally, Attorney Bennett was a gentleman of integrity, honesty, and humility in reaching out to other lawyers. I recalled in 2007 when I arrived in Ansonia, he offered me substantial legal guidance with his partner as a mentor and friend. He had assisted me in resolving many difficult questions. He promptly supported my admission to the Federal Bar in 2011.
Indeed, Atty Bennett reached out to many young lawyers in our community. With his help to other colleagues, including myself, he did not seek compensation for his outstanding legal experience. I was so sorry to hear of John's death-a loss to the Connecticut Bar.
Equally important, Atty Bennett's inspiration in the
practice of law will be with me for a very long time. I thank God for allowing me to meet him.
We send all our love and deepest sympathy.
Maurice D. Maitland, Esq., and Staff
Roz Quick (Testo)
September 23, 2020
Wonderful memories of John and the Bennett family growing up on Laurel Beach. Sincere condolences to his wife and family.
Jim Hine
September 12, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the entire Bennett family. I was looking for an address to send an old photo to John and discovered he passed away. I was glad to have stopped at his office last September 2019 and met his wife at that time. The memories were all good from basketball at the family home, football games at Nolan field and the croquet tournaments in Milford. John was always the organizer and leader of the band.
John you lived life well and your family and friends knew that as well.
Jim Hine Ann Arbor, MI
Thomas Clifford
September 12, 2020
To John's family
My deepest sympathy on your loss.
John led a singular life of faith and service.
Jim Carletti-- San Diego
August 18, 2020
John and I and Pat O'Hare were classmates ay Holy Cross and UCONN law. He was a straight talking, honest and funny friend. I offer my condolences to his entire family. It is good to know he lived and achieved the life he planned.
Kevin M. Blake
August 18, 2020
A true gentleman and a scholar. Loved to be in presence. May God welcome home one of his angels.
Eddie Bisson'
August 11, 2020
Condolences to the family ,May the Almighty Father and Blessed Mother bring you comfort at this time, John was a very good man and very honorable, he handled legal matters of importance for my Mother and Father and later myself, he was a pleasure to work with and have friendly off topic chats with, may he rest in peace eternally until you are all together again!
God Bless You All
Stephen “Potzy” Opotzner
August 11, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
Mary Testo Booth
August 11, 2020
John was a special neighbor and friend at Laurel Beach. I’ll remember him as being a kind, intelligent, well respected Attorney, who treated everyone with respect.
Karen Tichy, Esq.
August 11, 2020
Dear Eileen, Max, Mary, Patrick, John and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about John. Sending my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
May God Bless dear John always.
Karen Tichy, Esq.
John and Carol Santangelo
August 10, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. May he RIP we are truly sorry for your loss. John and Carol Santangelo
Eugene Skowronski
August 10, 2020
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Eileen, John's children, grandchildren and his entire family on John's passing. He was a wonderful person, friend and lawyer. He was one of the stalwarts of the Valley Bar and someone who was a sincere pleasure to work with. He was smart, hardworking and had tremendous character and integrity. His word was his bond.
I will always be especially grateful for the help he gave me in my political campaigns running for the State Senate in the late '70s and early 1980's. He was the coordinator of my campaigns in Ansonia and he always did a superb job. He, Eileen, I and many others had a lot of fun working on the campaign, meeting people, attending fundraisers, sending out mailings and generally participating in the electoral process. I have so many memories of these great times and the help John and Eileen gave me for which I will be forever grateful. John and I share an additional bond in that our misspent youth, we played rugby. I never played against John but I know he was a keen competitor and great player.
John and the Bennett family are an institution in the Valley. He and they have greatly enriched our lives. John will be sorely missed never forgotten.
Sincerely,
Gene Skowronski
Sarah (Nalewaik) Kampel
August 10, 2020
I was heartbroken to learn of John's passing from my mom, and wanted to offer my deepest condolences to Eileen, Max, Mary, Patrick and John. You truly were a second family to me growing up at the beach. I have so many fond memories of babysitting, traveling with you on the trips to Maine and Florida, and bringing Phoebe to your house to give pony rides. Those were such happy times! I feel lucky to have been able to spend so much time with you all when I was younger, and then years later visiting home and and popping by to catch up with John and Eileen, sitting on the porch while my own little kiddos played in the sand. The world has lost a truly wonderful person who will never be forgotten, and had a huge impact on all who were fortunate enough to know him. Sending love and light to you all in this time of sorrow.
Jim Gildea
August 10, 2020
Eileen and Family,
Like so many others, we have been blessed with John's thoughtful generosity through the years. It should be remembered that before John became the loving and a devoted husband and father, he was the 'world's coolest cousin".
The Bennetts are and always will be "first class".
God Bless,
The Gildeas
Chris Blair
August 10, 2020
Such sad news. Condolences to Eileen and the kids.
Beverly Micks Downing
August 10, 2020
Dear Eileen. I’m very saddened to hear of John’s passing. I remember going back to the 70’s when he and his father helped our family just after my father died. I’m praying for you and your family.
Layne Bailey
August 9, 2020
So very sorry for your loss.
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Bridget O'Doy
August 9, 2020
John - A man who gave of himself selflessly, knew how to tell a joke, dressed with color & flair, loved his family intensely, intelligent & professional, a man "at the rescue". My heart goes out to his children and to Eileen, and all of John's family. A wonderful man has left our earthly world, but I am sure of one thing - He will continue to watch over all those who he loved, because that IS John. My family is broken with sadness and sympathy. On a personal note, Dear John - Thank you from the deepest part of my heart for your care & candid advice to my son, Spencer...who respected you, admired you, appreciated you and who has declared you as a major influence in his "wonderful life". I thank you, John. I'll miss you, and I promise to look over Eileen. Hugs and blessings to all.
Bruce and Linda Gottlieb
August 9, 2020
We are so saddened to learn of Johns passing. Our sincerest condolences
Linda and Bruce Gottlieb. 17 Seaview
Nancy Keating
August 9, 2020
John was a truly wonderful man who Was so generous to all who know him. A true man of Faith who shared his love with numerous family and friends. I feel blessed I knew him. Sending Love to his remarkable wife Eileen.
Karen Tichy, Esq.
August 8, 2020
John was my attorney and the attorney for my family for at least twenty-five years. He was always available, helpful, kind, understanding, hard working and very fair to all his clients. He was always there for us when we needed him. We always considered him a friend. We will miss John very much. A very bright light has gone out in Ansonia, Connecticut. May God Bless him always.
Mary Allen Brozak
August 8, 2020
Very sorry for your loss. Will never forget him wearing his high top sneakers to the ymca some years ago. Mary Allen Brozak
Sally Dugan
August 8, 2020
We will miss John forever! Wonderful friend, husband and dad!
The best guy around❤ Xox all the Dugan’s
Connie Wysocki Yeager
August 8, 2020
A really special person. As a teenager I use to babysit for all the Bennett kids. It was convenient living right next door. My heartfelt sympathy to all of the Bennett family.
Connie Wysocki Yeager
Robert Malone
August 8, 2020
John was an honest wonderful attorney. He was a caring and uplifting man. A very real loss for all of us.
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