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Patrick J. Benson

1963 - 2018

Patrick J. Benson obituary, 1963-2018, Erie, PA

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1963

DIED

2018

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Patrick Benson Obituary

Patrick J. Benson, age 54, passed away Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Portland, Texas. He was born in Erie, on September 15, 1963, son of Barbara Benson Miller of Illinois, and Stanton Myers (Patty) of Erie.

Patrick graduated from Harbor Creek High School in 1982. He worked at Welch's and later moved to Portland, Texas and worked for NFI there. Patrick loved working in his yard and on his cars.

Besides his parents, Patrick is survived by his siblings, Timothy Smith (Kathie), Greg Myers (Missi) and Lisa Henry (Brian). He is further survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and one great-niece.

Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd.

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Published by Erie Times-News on Sep. 2, 2018.

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Lisa Henry

August 27, 2020

Just over 2yrs, & it still hurts. See you on the other side big brother.

Rich Duda

September 5, 2018

So sad that my "bud" is gone. We had some great times, from wood cutting, working together and some beers in the pole barn and shooting the breeze. You will be forever missed ~ Richie

Tina Meade

September 3, 2018

You are forever in my heart , I miss you dearly everyday, R.I.P.

We'll meet again, I promise

Lisa Henry

September 2, 2018

Think pictures aren't important?... Wait till that's all you have. You will be missed big brother. Rest in peace, I love you

September 2, 2018

Stan, Patty, Greg, and Missi, we are so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences. May Patrick be resting in the arms of Jesus as I write this. God Bless your family and know we are praying for all of you. Darleen (Dee) and David Wilkinson

September 2, 2018

Dearest Barbara, I am so sorry to hear of Patrick's passing.My prayers and most loving taughts are with you and your family. Claudia Courteau Schlaak

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2607 Buffalo Road, Erie, PA 16510

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