Arthur V. Bennett

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Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Arthur Bennett Obituary

BENNETT, Arthur V. Arthur V. Bennett, 74, of Rocky Hill, beloved husband for 47 years of Joan (Lynn) Bennett, died Friday (July 23, 2004). Born in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Allen T. and Mabel (Ellis) Bennett, he lived in Wethersfield prior to moving to Rocky Hill 42 years ago. He was employed at Heublin and Pratt and Whitney until his retirement. He was a communicant of St. James Church, Rocky Hill and was an usher at the 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for many years. Mr Bennett volunteered his time to help with the Special Olympics and regularly donated blood to the American Red Cross. Arthur could usually be found either at the High School or Elm Ridge Park, swimming with his grandchildren. He was also past President and currently Senior Vice Commander of the American Legion Post #123, Rocky Hill. Besides his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Arthur E. and Milinda Bennett of Rocky Hill; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathleen B. and Gregory Sylvestro of Rocky Hill and Amy B. and Lawrence R. DeForest of Manchester; six grandchildren, Olivia, Elizabeth, Christopher, Kevin, Laura and Julia. He was predeceased by his twin sister, Alice J. Bennett and his sister, F. Allene Bennett. Funeral services will be Tuesday from the Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral home at BROOKLAWN, 511 Brook Street, Rocky Hill followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. James Church at a time to be announced. Interment will follow with full military honors in Rose Hill Cemetery. Friends are invited to the funeral home on Monday from 6-8 p.m. Gifts in his memory may be made to Hospice Program at St Francis Hospital, Nursing Unit 8-1, 114 Woodland Street, Hartford. For online guestbook, flowers and directions, please visit, www. Brooklawnfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jul. 24, 2004.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Bennett

9 Entries

CAROL RUSSO

July 28, 2004

Joan and Family,

I was so sorry to here of the passing of Art he was a fine man. Joe and I enjoyed when he came to the bus for those burgers. We always had a nice visit. I have thought of him often. Wondering how he is doing. My heart goes out to you and your family, it

really is a hard time to go thru. I can truly sympathize with you and your family

Carol Russo

cindy & fred lynn

July 28, 2004

Mrs B.(Aunt Joan) Our deepest sympathy goes to you and all the family. we understand, we are always here and we love you. We have been blessed in this life to have been loved by some very special angels. Mr.B is very near and dear to me. Throughout my life there were many times that I hit bumps in the road, you two always were there to support me and help smooth those bumps.When I was young and came to your house I always felt safe and loved. you had a family united, I felt so special you called me your other daughter. Mr.B was so giggly the day I married Fred when he came thru the line and said "Niece" his face filled with happiness. Many years had passed and many family gatherings filling our hearts with cherished memories. When Jensen left this earth Mr.B with all his heart came to me to talk it was a time I so cherish. We talked about life and it's ever changing plans, he understood above so many the pain in our hearts. He knew behind the smiles were the tears. We spoke many times about faith and God sometimes just little qwips between pulling out another tray from the oven sometimes sitting on the couch as the parties went on around us. I felt he knew. our most recent was Nicholas' confirmation. he was having a tough day but it was important to come for Nicholas "he's like my first grandson I wouldn't miss it. As he left with you helping him out he gave me a hug with all his being and he told me he loved me and I knew I was again being held in the arms of an angel, He kissed me softly and said when I see Jensen I'll be sure to give him a hug from you.... thru all these months of grief I now have peace in knowing that all the comfort he brought to my life he is now with my baby and together till we see them again.Mr.B will be your first thought with each sunrise and your last with every sunset, they are just a breath away. Peace

Deborah DeForest

July 27, 2004

I have known Art only for a few years but he has put a wonderful impact in my life. He will be sadly missed.

Helen Howachyn-Medearis

July 26, 2004

The Bennett Family:

Sorry to hear of Mr. Bennett's passing. I will always remember him when your family lived across the street from us on Walnut Rd.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. May God bless you.

MargeMike Cerrigione

July 25, 2004

Our sincerest sympathy to the Bennett family. Arthur will be truly missed by all that have been fortunate to have known him.

Brooklawn Funeral Home Giuliano-Sagarino Funeral Home

July 25, 2004

Our sincere sympathies for your loss.

Olivia Bennett

July 24, 2004

My Grandfather would always take me, my sister and my cousins swimming almost every Saturday at the High School. Afterwards, he would take us out to get ice cream. Swimming with him was something we always looked forward to all week. My cousin and I are on the Rocky Hill Swim Team and Grandpa would always come to our swim meets no matter how early they were. He even came to one that started at 8:15 A.M. Everywhere we went he had a friend or two that he knew for at least for 5 or 10 years. Grandpa was very kind and always thinking of others. He regularly donated blood at the Red Cross with my Dad. We love you Grandpa and we will miss you very much.

Sandy Basnight

July 24, 2004

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please know that your extended family in Dare County North Carolina is praying for God's comfort to surround you throughout this difficult time.

Elizabeth Bennett

July 24, 2004

Dear Grandpa,

I will miss swimming with you. I love you. Elizabeth

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