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Joseph Bennett Obituary
A private graveside service will be held in Mount Green Cemetery.
Kindly consider a donation in Joe's memory to the Romulus Fire Department, PO Box 2, Romulus, NY 14541.
Joe was born in Ithaca, N.Y. on March 3, 1938, a son of the late Robert and Frances (Ball) Bennett. He was a graduate of Trumansburg High School, and married Doris "Dottie" Xavier on June 10, 1961. He then spent the next 30 years working the family farm on Vineyard Road in Romulus. During his career, Joe drove school bus for Romulus Central School and was an over the road truck driver.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dottie; his children Stacey (Jennifer Consolie) Bennett of Romulus and Jolene (Scott) Davis of Canastota; his grandchildren Thomas Smalser, Zoe Bennett and Madisyn Davis; his stepmother, Barbara Bennett of S.C.; his siblings Warren (Sally) Bennett of Ga., William (Corinne) Bennett of Ark., Gary (Mary) Dutcher of Ky. and Susan Heins of S.C.; and the extended Xavier family.
For additional information, please contact Covert Funeral Home at 607-869-3411 or visit www.covertfuneralhome.com
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Kyle Jones
September 5, 2021
Condolences to the family. I simply remember a big man with a kind heart. RIP Mr Bennett
Wendy Knapp
September 3, 2021
I remember Mr. Bennett driving bus. Nicest man. Thinking of you all.
Betty Blake
September 1, 2021
RIP Joe. Dottie and family are in our prayers. Remember all your great memories. Joe was a classmate and friend
Rexine Farley
September 1, 2021
Im so sorry to hear of Joes' passing... We put lots of miles under our belts as the driver and monitor team.. We had lots of laughs and made lots of memories.. Please accept my sympathy.... Prayers for your whole family..,,<3
Cindy Stannard
September 1, 2021
My sympathy to the family. Hold the memories close.
Yvonne (Bonnie Turo) Boyer
September 1, 2021
Dottie and family I am so sorry for your loss. My love and prayers are with you.
The Ridgeways
September 1, 2021
Our hearts and thoughts are with you and the rest of the family.
Elinor Tanner Rancitelli
August 31, 2021
Dottie - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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