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Benny Grandinetti Obituary
AGE: 57 • West Long Branch
Benny Grandinetti, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his friends and family on January 6, 2012. He was born in Long Branch and resided in West Long Branch for the past 26 years. He was a plumber all his life not to mention a jack-of-all trades. Benny loved sports and he was also his children's number one fan. His pride and joy was spending time with his three grandsons. He touched the lives and hearts of many with his fun-loving humor, nicknaming and famous phrases.
Benny was predeceased by his father, Benjamin; he is survived by his mother, Helen "Tootsie"; his wife of 34 years, Rita (Merla) and their six children, Richelle and her two sons Tristeon and Rian; Christina; Lauren Messano and husband Charlie and their son Charlie; Nikki Isidoro and husband Lorenzo; Ali; and his only son Benny; his sisters Gloria Galatis; Nancy Rosati and husband Tom; Lori Mazer and husband Stephen; Lisa Mazza and husband Chris; his brothers John and Robert; tons of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 10 from 4 to 8 pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Ave (corner of Third Ave), Long Branch. Funeral Wednesday, January 11, 9:30 am at the funeral home with a 10:30 am Mass held at St. Michael RC Church, West End. Interment will follow at Woodbine Cemetery, Oceanport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the St. Barnabas Hospice and Palliative Care Center at MMC, 95 Short Hills Road, West Orange, NJ 07052. The family invites you to leave an online condolence at www.damianofuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Benny Grandinetti
Christian Patterson
January 11, 2012
To Chrissy and the Grandinetti family,my sympathy prayers and thoughts are with you.Your friend Christian
Howie Coleman
January 11, 2012
To Rita Bert and the rest of the Grandinetti family my heart felt sympathy my families prayers and thoughts r with u always
Lise Burkard-Vacca
January 10, 2012
Dear Rita and Family,
Our deepest sympathies to you at this most difficult of times. We are so sorry for your loss and send you all our love.
Fondly, Lise, Mike, Nikki and Luka Vacca
January 10, 2012
Benny was a great and funny guy. Our prayers go out to his family. -- Yanni and Veronica.
January 10, 2012
Rita & Family,
So very sorry for the loss of your husband. My deepest sympathy to you and your loving family.
God Bless you,
Patti O'Connor
January 10, 2012
Dear Rita & family,
Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Benny was a great guy and we know it is a huge loss for all of you. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
Nancy & Ron Rosenzweig
Debbie Lopez
January 10, 2012
Gloria
So sorry for your loss,my prayers are with you and your family.
My beautiful children, the footprints of my life
I will miss them dearly with Rita my wife
Tootsie my mom, I love you so
Please wipe the tears, I had to go
My family and friends remember me true
My heart is aching for all of you
I faught the fight I could not win
A new journey for me now must begin
A whisper in the wind there I'll be
Just close your eyes and you'll see me
Mary Yannuzzi-Manzano
January 9, 2012
My Deepest Condolences, So Very Sad to hear this news & So sorry for your Loss.
My prayer's are with your Entire "Huge" family through this difficult time.
MaryAlice Tordella
January 9, 2012
Dear Rita and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss; my prayers are with you during this un-settled time.
My Deepest Sympathy,
Love MaryAlice
January 9, 2012
Rita and family, so sorry for your loss, and may you
find comfort in your fondest memories
Colleen Feeney
Tommy & Donna Cianflone
January 9, 2012
Dear Grandinetti Family:
We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Just know that Benny is in a better place and resting peacefully and flying freely as he watches over you all from the heavens above. May God bless you and guide you during this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathy ~
Lisa Johnson
January 9, 2012
Dear Gloria,
Please know that I'm thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. My heart is with you all.
Mary Earle
January 9, 2012
My heart and all my prayers go out to the Grandinetti Family. I'm so osrry for your loss and have failth that he is with his Father in heaven and will always be with you all in spirit!!
With all our love,
Mary and Amber Earle
Trudy LaGrotteria
January 9, 2012
To Benny's entire family. God Bless all of you,and when you are feeling sad, just think of all the good times, and it will put a smile on your face. I am very sorry for your loss. Trudy,Carl, and Richie LaGrotteria.
Lenor Langan
January 8, 2012
Rita and family,I am so very sorry for your loss my heart breaks for you all. Comfort each other and just know he is at peace in a better place.
Linda DeVito
January 8, 2012
Our hearts go out to the family at this difficult time. May God bless them all.
Vince Scicchitano
January 8, 2012
Sincerest condolences to the Grandinetti and Merla families. Thoughts and prayers to all of you...
Carol Krause
January 8, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Blessings and Peace,
Love,
Carol
Wanda Vazquez
January 8, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sharon (Granit) Clayton
January 8, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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