Elizabeth A Bennett

Elizabeth A. Bennett, a lifelong resident of East Boston affectionately known as "Auntie Betty" passed away after a brief battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, while she was surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Boston, she was a devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth and Robert Bennett
She is survived by her dear sister Lillian J. Bennett of East Boston. Brother Robert J. Bennett and his wife Kathleen of East Boston. Brother Ronald V. Bennett and his wife Tina of Connecticut.
Adored aunt of Robert and his wife Rebecca Bennett, Godson Paul and his wife Caryn Bennett, Laura and her husband Jered Kraszewski, and Goddaughter Andrea Bennett.
Cherished Great-auntie to Dom Bennett, Shawmut Bennett, Nova Bennett, Stella Kraszewski, and Jered Jr. Kraszewski.
Betty is also survived by many other dear friends.
Betty worked for over 45 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston. She worked in the human resources department alongside countless friends and colleagues that were dearly missed.
Auntie Betty dedicated her life and time to her community empowering kids through dance. She would often be found volunteering with her lifelong friend Beverly, at the Beverly Richards Dance Studio in East Boston. She would always speak of the endless joy she had while coaching the ladies of the Savio Prep cheering teams. She would also spend time preparing ladies for beauty pageants including the Miss America pageant series. Auntie Betty loved traveling to New York and seeing Broadway shows with her lifelong and dear friend Marion Richards.
Above all, Auntie Betty loved her family. This was visible in everything she did, even down to her very last days. She will be dearly missed by those who loved her, but she will never be forgotten for the love she shared.
Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Friday, February 28, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Ruggiero Family Memorial Home in East Boston. A committal service will be held on Saturday at 12:45 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery in Everett. May she rest in peace, forever in our hearts.