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John Bense Obituary
Penfield: July 30, 2008, at age 51. Predeceased by his father, Roger Bense. He is survived by his wife, Eileen Bense; mother, JoAnn Bense; son, Nathan Bense; brothers and sisters, Debbie (Rick) Brunelle, Roger S. (Ann-Michelle Garrison) Bense, Linda (John) Phillips; sister-in-law, Jackie Bense; mother-in-law, Cecile Morrow; aunt, Roberta (Wallace) Tervin; many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family would like to thank the Wilmot Cancer Center, especially Drs. Mohile, Hendren and Symer. John was a Xerox employee for 28 years.
Friends may call Sunday, 4-8 PM at the funeral chapel (1031 Ridge Road, Webster), where a service will be held Monday, 11 AM. You are invited to bring a written memory or favorite photo of John for the family's memory book. Interment will be private. Contributions in his memory may be made to the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, 600 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642.
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Chipp Frame
December 22, 2016
John and I were most often on our bikes patrolling Pittsford. Before we became friends, we were neighbors living right next door. We grew up together and continued on to high school. His was a personality that you couldn't help but like, paired with a sense of humor you couldn't deny. He has been one of my truly lifelong friends, simply gone too soon.
Frank Irace
August 13, 2008
John worked for me a few years. He was a terrific and conscientious employee and a great guy. He loved sharing with me about lying in a hammock. ... God be with you all and my prayers and thoughts are with all of the family
MaryAlyce Colletti
August 4, 2008
Sincerely sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Sue Berman
August 4, 2008
I'm very sorry for your loss. I've truly enjoyed taking care of John for the last 7 years. Nathan, he was so proud to be your father, mentor, and most of all now you friend. Take care of yourselves...
Ray Correll
August 4, 2008
I am sorry to hear about your loss. May God Bless you and your family during this time of sorrow. I will surely miss working with John. RayCorrell
Eva Phillips Thompson
August 3, 2008
John was one of those unforgettable characters who will live on in our memories forever. How could we hear anything from Monty Python without thinking of him? How can we put away our camping gear without remembering the meticulous way John folded his tent, ironing out Every Single Wrinkle?! Here's something John told me once. He said, "I hope some day some kid throws snowballs at my car so I can pull over, run out of my car and chase the kid down -- and then tuck a $10 bill in his hat." That's so like John: fun and kind, but always with that twist of unpredictability. Sorry I can't be at the service: I'm thinking of you all.
Lloyd and Sandra Odle
August 3, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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