Name: Celebration of Life for STEVEN "STEVE" BENECKE
Start: 2018-01-13T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2018-01-13T21:00:00.000Z
Location: First Church in Wenham

BENECKE, Steven "Steve" Steven M. Benecke, age 53 of Wenham, passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2018 following a courageous battle with ALS. Steve was born on September 26, 1964 in Hawthorne, CA, the son of the late Bernard J. and Patricia A. (McInnis) Benecke. Steve graduated from Lynn Voc. Tech. H.S. (1982). He received his Associates Degree from North Shore Community College and also attended Wentworth Institute of Technology. Steve worked for over 30 years in all facets of the construction business, most of it with R.C. Griffin in Peabody where he worked as a project manager. Exceptionally creative, funny and handy, Steve loved playing guitar in his Thursday "band camp," tinkering with just about any kind of vehicle, and boating with family and friends. He had various hobbies but was also never afraid to try something new. Steve is survived by his wife of 12 years, Lisa (Avery) Benecke and their 2 daughters, Erin Avery Benecke and Kaylin Ann Benecke of Wenham. Brother, Kevin Benecke and his wife, Tina of North Reading. His nieces and nephews: Eric, Luke and Mia Benecke of North Reading, and Caitlyn and Ashley Avery of Wellesley. Numerous beloved cousins from both the east and west coast also survive him. Visiting Hours: Friends and family are invited to attend Steve's Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from 2 to 4 PM at the First Church in Wenham, 1 Arbor Street, Wenham, MA 01984. Steve's passion and zest for life often found him participating in those activities where he performed best while dressed casually and comfortably. Please honor Steve's memory by attending in casual attire. In lieu of flowers, donations in Steve's memory are requested to: ALS Association Massachusetts Chapter, 685 Canton Street, Suite 103, Norwood, MA 02062. www.als-ma.org. Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, LYNN, MA 01904 is entrusted with Mr. Benecke's arrangements. Please visit www.cuffemcginn.com to sign the on-line guest book. Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home, 157 Maple Street, Lynn, MA 01904

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 11 to Jan. 12, 2018.

Memories and Condolences
for STEVEN BENECKE

25 Entries

Dave Smith

February 21, 2024

I still remember seeing you and Aunt Pat and your brother at the Vegas reunion in `94. What a blast. If only one more time.

Gloria Bladel

January 16, 2018

Steve was a great guy I am thrilled that he won my quilt at our family reunion in 2015. Will miss him

Sue McIlwain

January 15, 2018

Sue McIlwain

January 15, 2018

Sue McIlwain

January 15, 2018

Sue McIlwain

January 15, 2018

Bosom Game

Robert Koran

January 14, 2018

Too young Cousin. We'll miss you. Glad we spent some quality time with you in September.

Lisa Brown-Donovan

January 13, 2018

Please accept my sympathy.

Chris Fountain

January 13, 2018

I am at a loss for words. Thinking of the times I was with Steve I can only smile. We shared some great times and a lot of laughter within our nucleus of mutual friends. He was a fun guy to be around. I am grateful to have know him as a friend. Rest easy Steve.

Sarah Winch

January 13, 2018

It was an honor and a life lesson to know Steve the last several years. Steve faced ALS with the utmost courage and grace. Though his physical struggle the last months was clear, I never heard him once complain or mention it. Steve always wore a great smile and asked how everyone else was. He was a good listener. I was always glad to see him and enjoyed talking with him. Thursday nights at 15 Walnut in Hamilton will never be the same....We will miss you, Steve. This world has lost a good man. And us a friend. I am so sorry and sad your life was cut short. RIP. Am praying for your daughters, wife and families. Sarah Winch, Wenham, MA

Barbara Bourque

January 12, 2018

We will miss Steve and he will be in our hearts forever. He was a great son-in-law and loving father to our granddaughters.
He was a strong and courageous person who fought an awful disease and yet worked until the end, which came too soon.

With love and admiration,

Barbara and Ken Bourque

January 12, 2018

Lisa my deepest condolences to you and your daughters. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Robert Kanter

Karen Baker

January 12, 2018

Lisa, it was an honor to have met you and Steve. You are an amazing, strong and loving wife and mother.

rosanne driscoll

January 12, 2018

to Kevin, what a handsome dude your brother was ! Did they call you the handsome brothers ? i am so sorry to hear of his untimely passing. so very very sad. Thinking of you at this time and saying a prayer for you and your family

The Staff of Cuffe McGinn Funeral Home

January 12, 2018

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Mary Ellen Murphy

January 11, 2018

Lisa I am so sorry for you and your family at the loss of Steven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

sean behen

January 11, 2018

what a tragedy, truly a great person, likable, considerate and a friend to others..really sad to hear, always in our thoughts my friend, with great love...

Cheryl Heistand Kulacz

January 11, 2018

With sadness and deepest condolences, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your daughters.

Tina

January 11, 2018

Your friends from National Grid are thinking of you and your family. We are very sorry for your loss

January 11, 2018

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Steve's family. Words can't always explain the pain felt when a loved one is lost in death. But, God understands your pain and He is close to those who are brokenhearted and comforts those who are mourning. May the "God of all comfort," comfort and strengthen you now and in the days ahead.

January 11, 2018

Sending love and hugs to you and the girls Lisa! So sorry to hear about Steve, he will be missed! Love Tom and Lisa

Valerie, Greg, Lucas and Brayden Beaudet

January 11, 2018

Hugs to all of you! Always remember he is forever with you in your hearts and will be watching over you.
We are so sorry for your loss. Steve was an amazing person, husband, and father!
We are happy to have had him touch our lives, while I nannyed his 2 tiny babies whom have grown into beautiful young ladys.

Dick & Janet Avery

January 11, 2018

Gone too soon . . . we always appreciated his sincerity, sense of humor, work ethic and what a wonderful, caring father he was to Erin & Kaylin.

chris, ally, will & paige Marsh

January 11, 2018

Thoughts are with you Lisa, Erin and Kaylin as well as the rest of the Family. Steve will be missed! Deepest condolences.

Pauline Lee

January 11, 2018

Lisa and family I am deeply sorry for your loss. Steve was a great person who I enjoyed working with for over 20 years. He always had a smile on his face and enjoyed life to the fullest. I pray he is at peace. Hugs xo

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