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JOHN HENRI BENDEL

FUNERAL HOME

J.S. Waterman Langone Chapel

580 Commercial Street

Boston, Massachusetts

JOHN BENDEL Obituary

BENDEL, John Henri Of Boston and formerly of New York City, died peacefully on October 31 at Massachusetts General Hospital after a brief illness surrounded by his loving wife and family of friends. Mr. Bendel was the President and Owner of Belgian Shoes in NYC. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Diana "Dee" Bendel. He was the son of the late Henri and Lillian Bendel. Services will be private. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Massachusetts General Hospital Development Office, 100 Cambridge St, Suite 1310, Boston, MA 02114, designated to Dr. Peter Fagenholz and the Churchill team. To make an online guestbook entry, please visit www.BostonHarborsideHome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for JOHN BENDEL

20 Entries

Marguerite Peper

October 30, 2014

On the eve of your passing dearest John, your spirit and joie d'vivre lives on in so many-you and Dee are always close to our hearts.

March 30, 2014

Dear Diana Bendel, I just came upon this obituary. Please accept my condolences. I was born in the Beth Israel Hospital and raised in Dorchester and Nantasket. Now 58, I reside in New Jersey. I still have my parents home in Nantasket Beach. Since falling in love with Henri Bendel watches and handbags, I have read up about the senior Henri Willis Bendel. What a wonderful legacy your family gives the world ! And such a happy and vibrant line of merchandise. It is truly an art form ! Your family's store in Short Hills has cured my blues/ made me happy on many, many occaisions. Please accept my sincere sympathy on your loss. Please, also, know your family's contributions to fashion, art and a happy way of life are much appreciated. You elevate ! Sincerely, Janice A. Garfinkle.
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Betty Bernell

November 21, 2013

Deepest condolences. John will be missed by all.

November 19, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

mario passi

November 16, 2013

being a native Italian, there was no greater cook, other than myself. He always had food to cook with him for his beloved.

Marguerite Peper

November 15, 2013

Dearest Dee,

John's spirit and joie d'vivre will be alive forever in our hearts. There are so many incredible traits; the one that is most endearing was your shared curiosity and zest to explore the world's many offerings. May the fond memories you shared with John and the many friends and acquaintances that came in and out of your lives lighten your heavy heart over time. It was truly an honor to have enjoyed so many wonderful moments together with you and your beloved husband. His presence here on earth will be deeply missed, but his spirit lives in our hearts forever. God Bless.

Jon Campanelli

November 13, 2013

John had a larger than life personality. And dee and he were magical together. Such fun and full of life. I will miss him a lot.

Michael Furlong

November 13, 2013

John was family to me. He was full of good humor and his impish grin always brought me so much joy. I had the honor of spending our "Christams Prelude" celebration with him every year, and quickly prelude became our real Christmas holiday. John's joy, love and humor made each time we got together a celebration. He was there with good advice in sad times and the life of the party in good times. He taught me to love every minute of life and celebrate blessings and simple joys. Christmas Prelude will continue to be a special time for me as John will always be there with me to remind me to be more generous, more thoughtful and more greatful for simple joys. I will miss him but always carry his zest for life in my heart.

November 11, 2013

Dee,
words cannot tell you how much i enjoyed knowing John and i will miss our fun conversations about life and sports.
I will miss him ...go Giants!!!!
your friend ,Clint Moreau

Erik Dahl

November 9, 2013

Dear Dee - I saw the obit in the NY Times; I wanted to send you my condolences - I have many fond memories of when we all lived on Sutton Place. It was always great fun to be with the two of you. Also, Geoffrey (Walsh) who lives in Thailand wanted me to send his condolences to you as well. I wish you all our best and we are very sorry for your loss. Erik

Geoff Gardner

November 8, 2013

John was bigger than life. Every time he came into SDLT, he lit up the room. Everyone knew him and could not help but to be energized by his charisma and personality. He radiated kindness to everyone he came in contact with. His happy, joyful spirit was infectious. He genuinely cared about people. Every time I saw him he would begin and end the conversation by asking about my family. He wasn't just being polite. He truly cared.
John was taken too soon, but what an amazing example he was of how to live and love life to the fullest. I am profoundly grateful to have known John, and for his friendship. He was a role model to me for the way he loved life, cared for others and rained down happiness wherever he went. John made my life so much richer, and I am blessed to have known him.
My deepest sympathies

Patricia Levin

November 6, 2013

Dear Dee, I saw John's obit thru the NY Times and send you my deepest sympathy and condolences. I lost Dad in July, 1999 - then Jeff in Dec, 2008 and finally Mom in Aug, 2012. God Bless. Patty

John Kessen

November 6, 2013

Dee. My thoughts are with you. I have so many great 'blinky' memories of New Year's Eves at SDLT. I'm smiling now just thinking of them. With my love...

November 5, 2013

Dear Dee - The Gochberg Family sends you
their deepest sympathy. We are very sad
to learn of John's passing. May God bless
you both. Tom and Letty

Stephen Theodore James Gilboy

November 4, 2013

Dee, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. John was a kind and loving man. We were so delighted when you both came over and helped us with the model trains. He seemed to really enjoy it. I know we did. We will miss him.

Katia Colitti

November 4, 2013

Dee, Cris and I are brokenhearted. John was an amazing man and we are fortunate to have known you both. We are incredibly saddened but we know that he is at peace. With all our love, Cris and Katia Colitti

Bob O'Brien

November 4, 2013

Dear Dee, May the many wonderful memories of your life together with John be a source of comfort and healing. God bless.

Dennis Gilbert

November 3, 2013

Dee, I was saddened to read that John had passed away. I always enjoyed seeing both of you at the BSL on weekends and sharing stories about New York and Boston. He was one of the great fans of the NY Giants, and I still have the program from 199? that he was kind enough to give me. His presence will surely be missed in both cities.

Oliver Kelley

November 2, 2013

Dee,

I am so sorry to read of John's passing. I always enjoyed assisting him at Brooks Bros. He had a great sense of humor and was just a great guy.

Deb & Jim Foster

November 2, 2013

We are profoundly sad at your loss. You, we have lost a very special person. Always a big smile, very pleasant and engaging,and a kind word. John was a friend to all and his presence will be greatly missed! We hope that you find solice in the memory of the wonderful times you shared. May he forever rest in peace. Offering heartfelt sympathy and warm embraces.

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