Peter Bennett

1939 - 2024

Peter Bennett, resident of Fort Pierce, FL, passed away on April 6th at age 85. Peter was born in Framingham, MA, on March 19th, 1939. After graduating high school in Barrington, RI, in June 1957, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served as a Russian language specialist while based in Osan, Korea. He was accepted into the Aviation Cadet program and was a distinguished graduate of Class 61-B, receiving his USAF pilot wings and commissioned a second lieutenant. In 1966, Peter was hired by Pan American World Airways and flew for them for the next 25 years, retiring early as a Captain on the 727 in 1991 to join Delta Airlines, where he retired as a Captain in 2001. Peter completed his military service with 24 years including active and reserve duty and retired as a Lt. Colonel.

Peter is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Christiane. He is also survived by his 5 children with their families: Susan Bennett and Hope Bennett Brown; Peter Allen, Stephanie, Hailey and Hannah Bennett; Steven, Tonya, Jona, Kai and Eva Bennett; Nicki, Thomas, Emilia and Isabel Bennett Conan; and Tini, Luke, Logan, Carlos, Teo and Maya Bennett; by his siblings Becky Gunn and Deborah Buckley; his siblings' families; and many other family and friends in the United States, Germany and the rest of the world. He was predeceased by his parents, Hope and Howard Bennett, and his siblings Betsy and Jamie Bennett.

Family was the most important thing in Peter's life, and we are grateful that he was surrounded by his wife and all of his children in his final days on earth. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the American Cancer Society are welcomed.