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Sally Bennison Obituary

Sally Bennison, age 73 of Hilton Head Island, SC died Wednesday, January 29, 2014. She was born to Salvatore "Doc" and Mary Carney Durant in Ilion, NY on February 16, 1940. Sally was a former board member of the Utica New York Symphony and a communicant of Holy Family Catholic Church. She was a former volunteer of the Bargain Box and a former member of the Sea Pines Country Club. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Patrick Bennison, son, Patrick C. Bennison, Esq. and his husband Emanuel Souza of New York City, NY, daughter Amy Durant Bennison of Charlotte, NC and two sisters; MaryLyons Bradley and Noreen Thomas, as well as many nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 9:30am at the Holy Family Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: Society of the Sacred Heart (To help with present and future care of our elderly sisters) at www.rscj.org or mail to Society of the Sacred Heart, 4120 Forest Park Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108-2809 or to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, MA 01202, www.lls.org The Island Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangement. www.theislandfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Island Packet from Jan. 31 to Mar. 3, 2014.

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Rosalie Spatol

February 18, 2014

Pat I'm sorry to hear about Sally. When my daughter told me I was shocked. My prayers will be with you & your family.

February 17, 2014

Pat and Family
Mayme and I are very sad for your loss. We have very fond memories of Sally through our school years in Frankfort. May God Bless her soul.

Paul and Mayme Palumbo

February 17, 2014

Dear Pat & Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Please, know that you are in our prayers. Lee & Mary Caruso

Francine Aiello-Ashe

February 17, 2014

We are so sorry for your loss. Sally was a close childhood friend and I feel very sorry. Sympathy to your family.

February 6, 2014

We wanted to extend our sincere sorrow to you and your family for your recent loss. The many cherished memories of your life time together will hopefully console you during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Barb & Frank Terras

February 6, 2014

We extend our sincere sorrow to you and your family for your recent loss. May the many cherished memories you shared with Sally comfort you during these difficult times. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Eleanor Reina-Tamburro

February 4, 2014

Dr. Bennison and family. We are terribly sorry for your loss.Our prayers are for Sally and all the family. Eleanor Reina-Tamburro

Debbie Varlaro

February 3, 2014

Dear Dr. Bennison and family, So sorry for the passing of Sally. I will fondly remember the memories of the past.

Bill & Bert Thompson

February 3, 2014

Pat-PC and Amy;We where shocked to hear of your loss.We will always remember the good days and times we had when I worked at the drug store.You have our deepest sympathy and prayers.

Jack Tresoline

February 2, 2014

Pat, PC, Amy, we are so sorry to hear about Sally. She was an inspiration to me when I was younger. Michael and I talk about it often. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all during this time.
God Bless, Jack Tresoline

Dick & Barb Carlin

February 1, 2014

We were sorry to hear about Sally. May the love of family and friends carry you through this difficult time.

Scott & John

February 1, 2014

Dr. Bennison, PC, Buddy & Amy,

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Phyllis and Paul Conigilaro

January 31, 2014

Pat and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We are so glad that we visited you and Sally a few years ago.May she rest in peace. Love, Phyllis and Paul

Fran Mariano and family

January 31, 2014

Pat and family,
We were so sorry to hear about Sally. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Joe and Leslie Thomas Moore

January 31, 2014

Pat, PC, Emanuel and Amy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. May God's peace be with you.
Love,
Leslie and Joe

January 31, 2014

Mr.Bennison,We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Bennison, was my wife Elena second Mother.We are here for you and your family. God Bless You,Matt and Elena Papka

God Bless Mrs.Bennison and Family. Love,Elena and Matt Papka

January 31, 2014

January 31, 2014

Dear Pat, I was so sorry to see this. I do remember the good old days and the adventures that Sally and I shared in our youth. I wish I could have seen her (and you) more recently. Our prayers are with you. Phyllis and Joe

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