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Michael Bennett Obituary

GREECE, N.Y. < Michael F. Bennett died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009. Predeceased by his wife, Margaretta; son, Michael Francis Jr. Survived by his sister, Mary Bennett Kerwin; his children, Mary Ellen Ross, Catherine (John) Hassett, John Patrick (Lisa) Bennett, Christopher James (Stacy West) Bennett; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was a World War II veteran and an usher at Our Mother of Sorrow Church. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the Farrell-Ryan Funeral Home, 777 Long Pond Road (between English and Latta). Funeral Mass 11 a.m. Saturday, at Our Mother of Sorrow Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Joseph"s Neighborhood Center, 417 South Ave., Rochester, NY 14620. To send a message to the family, sign our guest book at www.auburnpub.com and click on obituaries.

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Published by The Citizen on Jan. 30, 2009.

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Mil Ann (Mil and Joe's daughter) Maroney Colletti

February 8, 2009

Dear Bennett Family,

Your Mom and Dad were great people. I have so many wonderful memories of them visiting us in Poplar Ridge and the stories of their younger years. Please know my family is thinking of you and keeping you and Mary in our prayers. We know these are tough days...

Carrie Calarco-Kulle

February 3, 2009

Eller, so sorry to read about your Dad. Sincerely, Carrie CalarcoKulle.

Ann Hutson

February 2, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mike was a very dear friend of my parents (Charlie & Pat Hutson), and will truly be missed. Mike would visit our family often and seemed to have a way to always make you smile. May his warm and friendly style always be remembered and cherished.

Mary Joyce Mazzeo

February 1, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Rita Moore

January 30, 2009

Dearest Eller
I am so sorry for your loss, your dad and mom must have been wonderful people, because they raised you, and you are wonderful!!You and your family are in my prayers. Take care of Eller.
Love, Rita

Eve Andersen-Buescher

January 30, 2009

Eller - you and your family are in my heart and in my prayers through this difficult time. May you find comfort in the knowledge that your loving care truly blessed and comforted your father until he was called to heaven.

Judy Baran Powers

January 30, 2009

My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. I will always remember your Dad & Mom and the good times we had on Steel Street. Hopefully these good memories will help you over this difficult time.

Fernando De Jesus

January 29, 2009

I will keep him in my prayers. Your father must have been a great person to others as you are Eller, to many of us that know you.
I will also keep you in my prayers in this time of sorrow.
Prayer translated from Spanish; Lord remove him from his grief and carry him to rest.

Donna Hunt

January 29, 2009

Eller, my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.

Mary Ellen, Christine and Evan Donovan

January 29, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

We are so sorry that Mike has left us all. He has been a great neighbor and has always looked out for our well-being. We appreciated all of the nice things he did for my dad, Antonio. If you need anything....let us know.

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