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Christopher Benvengo Memoriam

CHRISTOPHER BENVENGO
Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven
10/30/77 - 10/18/08
We miss you and love you
Love Always,
Mom Dad, Christopher Jr.,
Johnny, Christine, Ashley,
Alyssa and Loren

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 30, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Christopher Benvengo

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January 13, 2010

Thinking of you....I know that you are watching over alot of us. Keep smiling Chris, you had a great outlook on life. You are missed very much from family & friends & co-workers. Donna Chi

JoAnne

October 30, 2009

Happy Birthday in Heaven <3

Johnny,Christine,Ashley and Alyssa

October 30, 2009

Happy Birthday in Heaven Chris. We all miss you and love you very much.
Love Always

Mom

October 30, 2009

Hi Chris,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN.
We wish you were here with us to celebrate your 32nd Birthday...someday we will celebrate all our birthdays together.
Love you always & forever your,
"B"

October 21, 2009

We knew your daddy when he was a little boy. He was funny and smart and always great to be with. He grew to be a wonderful young man and a terrific dad. Bonnie and Stan Yudin.

October 20, 2009

Ad and John,
We hope in the past year we have been of some comfort to you. Chris will never be forgotten - he lives on in your love and your memories. He was an exceptional man and you can be so proud of him. Thank you for having us at the mass. It was an honor to be there to share the day with you, Johnny,Christine and Loren.
Love, Debbi and John

Cammi Spillane

October 19, 2009

Dear Chris, The anniversary of your passing has been with me all week. I did not know you at all but I prayed for your recovery and your death has made an impact on my heart. Although some things I will never understand, I do know that you and my dad were put together for a reason. He made one last friend and so did you and now you are together w/o illness. Your family and friends are obviously missing you terribly...you must have been a great guy. I just know had we more time with you and my dad we would have all become great friends. Regards, Cammi

JoAnne

October 18, 2009

I think of you often and you still make me smile :)

October 18, 2009

Chris, One year ago you were taken from all of us. It's hard to believe that time goes so fast. You & your family are always in my thoughts. Things happen for reasons, but I don't understand the reason for you. But there is only one person who understands this and that is God. Now God has you and hope you know that you are missed by all of us. ...Donna Chi

Mom & Dad

October 18, 2009

To our Dearest Chris,

A year ago today you were taken from us. Time did not stand still, we've gone on but it's been horrible! We had a mass for you today at Our Lady of the Snow Church. The outpouring of love that was shown for you by your family & wonderful friends was over whelming...Dad & I never realized the powerful impact you had on so many lives.

God saw you getting tired
a year ago today.
He put his arms around you
and said "you can not stay"
With tearful eyes & broken hearts
we saw you pass away.
A wonderful heart stopped beating
creative hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
he only takes the best!

We miss you & always will. We will go on but we'll never be the same.

All our love, always & forever,

"B" & "Mutzie"

Dad

October 18, 2009

Chris:
A year has gone without you, i miss you with each passing day and reflect back on your smile and your accomplishments. You were a special person NOT only to us but others that passsed you, Christopher, Loren, Mom/Dad, Johnny, Christine Ashley,Alyssa, family, friends and co-workers - Our pain will continue each and every day until we meet again. I miss speaking with you regarding advise and guidance and continue to reach for my phone to call you - Be assured in closing "you are always with me" - "i miss you so much"

October 17, 2009

Chris,
I can't believe this weekend is a year! I remember the bad and the scary, but the love and laughter shine through so much brighter. I love you and carry your memory with me where ever I go.
Till we meet again Sunshine xoxo
Love, Loren

October 17, 2009

Chris...A year has gone by without you. We want you to know that we all love you and miss you very much.
Love always
Johnny,Christine,Ashley and Alyssa

October 16, 2009

Ad and John,
To your family from mine - such a loss for all of you, we will keep all in our prayers and thoughts - we send you love on this sad anniversay.
There are no words I can say that would help - just know we are always here for you.
Love
Gina and Bill

October 15, 2009

Adelaide, John,Little Christopher John, Christine and Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad anniversary of 1 year without Christopher. We think of all of you often and fondly. So sorry for your loss.
Love
Rosemary and John O

Cathy McMahon

October 12, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Diane Lunghi

October 12, 2009

Chris, going on one year...time goes by too quickly...you are missed dearly by so many. I remember you at my wedding, up at the alter, along with GOD looking down on us. Now you are with him, in peace. We love you. Diane, Jon, Melanie & Mackenzie

Ray Miranda

October 10, 2009

What can I say, just a nice nice guy.

Adelaide & Roy Campion

October 9, 2009

I didn't know you that well myself, but found out everything I needed to know from your parents. They were & still are very proud of the person you had become. The hole in their hearts will never be filled, but they will live with the love, joy, & happiness you gave them. You life was short, but you left a beautiful legacy, your son. God Bless you in Heaven

Vito Benedetto

October 8, 2009

Christopher,You will be my forever friend as I have said in the past you made it very easy to like you.It is nothing short of a shame we all lost a great man so young in life,but you did leave behind many great memories and we are all grateful for that.I will never say goodbye only so long for yes we will meet again......Love always Vito.

Andy

October 8, 2009

From a friend of Chris' Dad John; Chris, May you rest in peace, surrounded by the love, good feelings and warm sentiments of all those that love you, many of whom have signed this guest book. I know that you will live on in their memories always; and that your good heart will never be forgotten.

October 8, 2009

Well Chris, it is almost a year since you left us. You always said I was your favorite aunt. I will always believe it and think of you as my favorite nephew. You left a void here on earth, but I know that you are with Jesus and looking down on all of us with your wonderful smile.
Love you always and we will never forget you.
Aunt Joyce and Uncle Roy

Tina Storz

October 6, 2009

Chris,
Its almost a year that you are gone, and although you were only with us a short time, we will always remember you, and keep your memory alive. My hopes are that you are with family, especially, my Mom. She loved you very much. I remember you , when you were little eating popcorn, at my house, and my Mom holding you & kissing you.
My son Anthony, keeps your prayer card on display, and we hope to share your memory with your son, Chris, soon.
Love you, Cuz,
Tina

Mom

September 18, 2009

Dearest Chris,
Eleven months ago God took you from us,
we still can not accept it & don't understand why. You had so much to live for, little Christopher, your devoted Loren & of cause us, Johnny & his family. We still mourn you & always will.
Forever with love, "B"

September 5, 2009

Hi Chris - I will never forget 9/2 your day of surgery, I was the last to see you, we hugged and with a "see you later" you were wheeled away. Your pain and suffering has passed - my pain will remain until we meet again.
I love you and miss you very much!
Dad

Loren

September 2, 2009

OMG Chris,
I can't believe it was a year ago today that we watched you wheeled off to the surgery you would never recover from. It is like an echo in time and I can hear you last words reverberating inside my head. As much as I try to move forward I always look back and I will never forget. I will always love you.
Until we meet again my Sunshine,
Love, Loren

Donna Chichester

August 25, 2009

Chris, I can't believe how fast time has gone. Just want you to know how much you are thought of often. I past you Sunday and spoke of you to the family. It's amazing how you as one person made such a impression on all of us. Like I said many of times, see you one day. Keep Smiling, Donna Chi

Mom

August 18, 2009

Another month, Chris, another month without you, how unfair for all of us!
Our hearts are broken & will be forever.
Love you forever, your "B".

July 30, 2009

Hi Chris,
Time goes by very fast. I remember last year you were still with us. Now it's going on to be 10 months and I ask WHY! I myself have not figured it out. You are missed very much and like I said the last message "Keep Smiling" Okey

Mom

July 18, 2009

Once again, Chris, I come to you with a heavy heart. Nine months...where have they gone? I don't know how we go on day after day without you but somehow we do. Know that you are ALWAYS in my thoughts & prayers.
Love to you always & forever...till we meet again, your "B"

Vito Benedetto

July 11, 2009

Yo bro you missed one heck of a fourth,it was not the same without you.I love ya bro,keep a spot for me with you and my brother.

Dad

June 28, 2009

Chris - just wanted to write it down to say hi and that i am thinking of you with every passing minute of each day - i miss you very much and still can't believe you left us - we all miss you, family, loren, friends and co-workers. When i asked Christopher about you, he tells me your in the clouds - You will always be missed and loved by everyone.

Mom

June 21, 2009

HAPPY 1ST FATHER'S DAY IN HEAVEN, CHRIS. I can't believe I have to wish you happy father's day this way.
Love to you forever, your "B"

Mom

June 18, 2009

Dearest Chris,
It's me again...I can't believe it's 8 months. I don't know where they have gone, all I know is that they have been
horrific! Everyday grows worse & worse. I miss you more than words can say.
I pray you're at peace & happy.
Love forever, your "B"

Mom

May 20, 2009

Hi Chris,
Ashley's Communion was on Saturday, your Goddaughter looked beautiful when she received the Holy Spirit for the first time, you would have been proud of her just as we were.
Time continues to go by, can't believe it's seven months now...I'm still hoping to find answers as to why you are no longer with us. We don't understand & we never will. We miss you so much.
Peace, love & happiness to you, till we meet again. Forever your "B"

Mom

April 18, 2009

Dear Chris.
God took you from us six months ago today, half a year already...it's not getting easier, it's getting harder. We miss you more & more each day. We may go on with our lives but we will never be the same. I'm still looking for answers but get none.
A mother keeps her children close to her heart forever, as I do with you & Johnny.
Love you forever, your "B"

Dad

April 7, 2009

Hello Chris - As you know we speak everyday and I miss you more with each passing day. My day is full of the memories of good times we had and the short time we shared together. The nights bring on the regrets of all the things we did not do. You left behind a huge impact on others who WILL always remember you. You were a very special guy loved by all who came in contact with you.

Vito Benedetto

March 20, 2009

Chris, I have learned in this life love and frienship are forever.For me our friendship will never fade and I am proud to say that you made it easy to love you,one day we will meet again so save a hug for me.

Donna Chichester

March 19, 2009

Hi Chris, Just dropping a little note to let you know that last night you were in my thougts. It's unbelieveable to think it's 5 months. All I want to say is "Hi" and I know that you are watching over alot of us and probably smiling too. Take it easy and one day we will meet again. See Ya, Donna Chi

Loren

March 18, 2009

Oh Chris,
Can you believe it has been 5 months? 5 months sounds like such a long time, but it doesn't feel like it was that long ago. I thought maybe it would seem more real when they finally put your stone in, seeing your name etched forever in stone but it doesn't. If I close my eyes I can still hear your laughter, the melody of your sweet voice, I can still hear the reverberating noise of the ocilator. What kind of measurement is time anyway?
I love you and miss you more w/ every passing day.
All My Love For This Lifetime and The Next,

Mom

March 18, 2009

Hi Chris,
Five months ago today you were taken from us...how unfair! We mourn you still & always will.
I look at your pictures everyday & ask why. We don't understand & never will.
I'm so sorry God did not take my deal to spare you, I guess He had his own agenda, although I don't know why! I'll miss you & love you forever.
All my love always, your "B"

MOM

February 18, 2009

Hello my Son
Well, another month has come & gone. They say it gets worse before it gets better, we can attest to that! We know you're here spiritually (we see the signs) but we would give anything to have you here physically.
Ashley got her communion dress, she knows it's from her Uncle Chirs...if only you could be here for that & everything else.
We love you, miss you & always will.
Love your "B"

Loren

February 18, 2009

Oh Chris,
Another month has gone by without you. Sometimes it seems as if its been forever and other times the pain is so raw and fresh it could just as easily be yesterday. But I'm left not just with the pain but beautiful memories of precious moments and a lifetime of love that I will treasure.
Until we meet again...
All my love for this lifetime and the next,

JoAnne

February 17, 2009

Hey, my friend. We miss you and reminisce often about the fun times. I know you are looking down laughing at the craziness below
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Loren

February 14, 2009

Dearest Chris
Life is eternl, love is immortal and death is only a horizon, and what is a horizon but the limit of our sight.
Happy Valentine's Day My Love!
I love you and miss you more w/ each passing day. Until we meet again.
All my love for this life and the next.

dad

February 1, 2009

Hello Chris - As you know its super bowl sunday, I know you would be with Loren and the Mainsail crew cooking up a storm to include your 'chicken wings' - I am with you everyday and will continue to be with you until we meet again. We all miss you and love you very much.
What you left behind will never be duplicated - you were very special to many and Christopher through family & friends will know the kind of dad and person you were! - a very special person and dad NOT to be forgotten & loved forever.

Lisa DeMarco

January 22, 2009

Chris, everything for a reason. I wish I hadn't stopped you from flying to meet me in Vegas. I will look back and laugh always, remembering our sleepovers with Christopher, Michael and Caroline, and the night we took them all for hibatchi. Now THAT was classic! I loved you #10. I know you're having a blast up there.

Much love,
Lisa

dad

January 19, 2009

Hello Chris - I spoke with Michael "A"
he told me you looked forward to the show in New Orleans, he knows you were with him in spirit - His dad is home and on the road to full recovery, he told me the guy in the room with him was named Chris and thought of you often. The last time I saw christopher, he was given alot of photo's of you and him. When i asked him about you, he said you were in the clouds - what he does not know you are with him in spirit every day and will ensure he grows up to be a fine example of you. I miss you very much and talk often about you to others. I digest the photo's of you and enjoy the good times we shared - the impact you left on others will continue. You are always in my thoughts - miss you and love you.

mom

January 18, 2009

HI Chris,
Another month has gone by & it's another month without you. We can't comprehend you are no longer with us. We keep waiting for you to call us at dinner time like you always did. We miss you terribly, so much so it hurts.
Love to you always & forever,
Your "B"

January 8, 2009

Hey Chris! Just sent a message to your Mom & Dad....Hope they are all well. So the holidays were here and now gone....but you are still here with us.....I really don't know how you touched alot of our hearts, but you did...Just letting you know You will never be forgotten, since you are constantly in our hearts & thoughts....Miss Ya! Donna Chi...

Dawn Hamilton

January 7, 2009

CHRIS! God I can't tell you how much we miss your humor here in APA's! Nothing quite like seeing you on your quad chatting it up with the police officer because you "waived to him" or seeing you take a dive into the pond with a bottle of Tide just to see what would happen! Thanks for letting us into your life and spreading the joy that you did into our's! We miss you Chris!

Vito Benedetto

January 7, 2009

Chris,I have one holiday wish for you,I hope you are safe and happy (and not causing to muh trouble) in heaven. I miss you and your great friendship and think of you often, you still are a great guy. Love ya always your forever friend.

Loren

January 5, 2009

Hello my Love, my Guardian Angel,
Cynics may say it was a coincidence, but I know it was you. Thank you for listening and delivering my much needed relief. I know your love shines down on me and you are still taking care of me from where ever you are.
I love you and will miss you always. Till we meet again love

dad

January 1, 2009

Hello Chris - just wanted you know that i am thinking of your everyday AND will continue until we meet.
I will also cherish the memories and how others have spoken about you. The impact you left will always be treasured by those who you touched. When I showed Christopher the pictures of you both, he said daddy is in the sky and clouds. As time goes on and he gets older he will know so much about you from others including us.
You will be proud of each other and he will know how much you loved him. Miss you - love dad

Loren

January 1, 2009

Happy New Year Sweetheart!!!
We know you took the mushroom last night.
I love you and miss you more then you can imagine!
All My Love Forever,

dad

December 31, 2008

Hello Chris - just wanted to say "yo"
and that we all miss you very much.
We continue to be in shock that you are gone. I saw christopher for Christmas, he told me that you are in the clouds and was excited to see photo's of you and him together including your trip with him to florida.
As he grows older and with each passing year he will continue to know what a "great father" you were and how much you loved him.
You are surrendered by friends and family - i am sure you are telling them about your "hot wings" and curly fries with extra cheese - see ya and miss you.

Joyce Scafidi

December 26, 2008

Chris, you had the Ultimate Christmas with Christ this year.
Many tears are shed for you. We miss you so much
Love, Aunt Joyce and Uncle Roy

Loren

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas my love. It has been a very difficult day w/out you. Of all the beautifully wrapped packages I recieved today.... the greatest gift of all this year was meeting you.
I miss you and love you more w/ each passing day. Until we meet again...
Love Always & Forever,

Donna Chichester

December 25, 2008

Merry Christmas Chris! Miss & Think of You Alot! You are thought of so often by alot of us at work and myself. You will live on and on with all of us forever in our hearts. I know that you realize this and one day we will be able to meet again. Miss Ya and Merry Christmas!

Mackenzie/Melanie Lunghi

December 24, 2008

dear chris its us again Mackenzie and Melanie we know we only saw you once but it feels like we"ve known you forever.Merry Christmas and Happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diane Lunghi

December 24, 2008

Chris, may you be at peace and celebrating the birth of Christ in a very special place. You are loved and missed greatly.

Johnny,Christine,Ashley and Alyssa Benvengo

December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas in Heaven Chris. We all love you and miss you very much.

Mom

December 23, 2008

Dearest Chris,
Merry Christmas in Heaven...I can't believe you will not be with us this Christmas, it's so unfair for you, us & especially little Christopher.
We love you.
Love always & forever, Your "B"

Dad

December 18, 2008

It is now two months when you left us and yet it seems like an eternity.
I talk to you daily and think of you every day and will always cheerish the memories you shared with all of us. The impact you had on others will live on & with us. Today we received a card from your co workers,donna, patty (lasagna lady) adriana, maryellen, vito, cece, jason, eli, michael, donna, denise, anna (bonanz) jennifer/michael & don, what you left behind with them and others will never be dupicated. I now look at pictures of you and can feel you next me - miss you and love you.

Loren

December 18, 2008

Chris
2 months have gone by.... I'm busy getting ready for the holidays and I keep coming across xmas presents for you that I've had stashed in the closet. I know you would love to be taste testing all the cookies. I hope your enjoying your tree baby. With every passing day I miss you even more.
Love Always & Forever

Mom

December 18, 2008

Two months ago today you were taken from us, Chris & I still can't believe it. My heart aches for you. I'm very mad & angry you were not given a longer life.
Rest in peace my son, till we meet again.
Love always & forever, your "B"
PS look after little Caylee

Ray Miranda

December 8, 2008

Chris,
In 1973 there was a night watchman where I was working in Brooklyn. His was Jack Benvengo, your great grandfather. He often bragged about becoming a father at age 35. In the 1990's I met a man in a bagel shop in Long Beach with whom I formed a friendship. Later on I found out his name was John Benvengo, your grandfather. At the same time, I formed a friendship with a nice kid named Chris at Paulie's Pizzeria in Island Park never realizing he was John's son, neither one of us knew eachother's last name. Rest in peace Chris.
Ray Miranda,
Lido Beach, NY

Vito Benedetto

December 5, 2008

Chritopher, I miss you very much and think of you quite often when I need a good laugh or just a reason to smile. You are still a great friend, that will never change. I do not make it a habit of making promises I can not keep, but to you I promise to always be your friend and to never forget...............Miss Ya Love always Vito

Jean Gordon

December 3, 2008

chris although i only know u for a short time u lit up my life always ready to party like a rock star! crack a joke and bring your inner positive spirit where ever you go. buying fence supplies hasnt been quite the same with out hearing your voice on the other end. the other night we lit a lot of fire works in ur honor i know u were smiling and looking down we will never forget u it was an honor to be considered your friend. chris i know ur main love and focus was ur son now he has the greatest gaurdian angel ever! with love, Jean @ nojos

Michael Reali

December 1, 2008

My job involves meeting and dealing with people everyday. The type of qualities that Chris had were rare to find in a man so young. I am referring to his profound intelligence, his strong yet quiet character and his unquestionable honesty. Besides being kind and cordial, Christopher had a true sense of duty and always conducted himself with the highest ethical principles, while trying to do his best for others. But what I remember and appreciated most about him was his sincere love of friends and family.
I could never fully comprehend what was meant by the old saying that, "God selects only the best flowers from His garden". Now I do understand, because Christopher Benvengo was truly the best.

Andy Malekoff

December 1, 2008

Although I met Chris only once at the family restaurant when his dad John hosted a group of the guys from Long Beach, what I most remember was his generous spirit, infectious smile and glint in his eye. He made us all feel welcome, special and a part of the family, if just for that evening. May Chris rest in peace and his generous heart live on in all of those whose lives he touched.

john B (dad)

November 25, 2008

just wanted you to know that i will always be with you. as you know i talk to you everyday and cheerish the times we shared together. i still find myself reaching for my cell phone to call you because i have not heard from you. love you always

Loren

November 18, 2008

Chris.... 1 month today. It seems like only yesterday that we were serving up drinks at the 4th of July party, and yet that is a lifetime ago. I wish I could forget the bad and only remember the good, but in my minds eye I can see it all clearly. In my heart I know you are in a better place with no more pain and now you have your partner in crime, Nick, with you too.
Happy Anniversary Honey, I'll miss you always and I'll love you forever!
See you in my dreams...
Love, Loren

Mom

November 16, 2008

Well C.W. we survivied the last four weeks, it's not been easy. I still can't believe you're not here with us.
We hope you welcomed Nick when he came up to you last week & that the two of you are not causing too much trouble together.
Remember we love you & always will.
Till we meet again, Your "B"

Debbi Gyulay

November 15, 2008

I will always remember Chris' happy smile and big hello. In your short time on Earth, you truly touched many people with your friendliness. My prayrer is that you are at peace and that your Mom, Dad, John, Christine, Loren and family find comfort through the love of their friends. Don't forget to send them some pennies from heaven.

VITO BENEDETTO

November 14, 2008

CHRISTOPHER,I JUST WROTE TO MY BROTHER AND TOLD HIM ABOUT YOU,DONT PANIC I ONLY TOLD HIM THE GOOD STUFF......HA.HA. LOOK HIM UP HIS NAME IS MICHAEL BENEDETTO AND HE IS A GREAT PERSON AND A WONDERFUL BROTHER NOW HE CAN BE YOUR BROTHER IWOULD LOVE TO SHARE WITH YOU.MISS YA ALWAYS........LOVE YOUR FRIEND(BROTHER) VITO NEVER GOOD BYE

Anna Fisco

November 13, 2008

Chris,

I know that we have worked together for only 7 months at Interstate but in those months working with you was a pleasure and I will never forget that, You are a great guy and fun to work with , I actually looked forward to going in every morning and you would say what's up Bonanz???? I would always bust your chops about you not really being Italian since u did not speak it or write it and I would teach you a few words everyday!! You would get so mad at me ...Also u always told me that I would never get Married cause I drove everyone crazy ??? and so on and so on... I will truly miss you dearly!!!
xoxo

Anna Fisco

November 13, 2008

Chris,

I know that we have worked together for only 7 months at Interstate but in those months working with you was a pleasure and I will never forget that, You are a great guy and fun to work with , I actually looked forward to going in every morning and you would say what's up Bonanz????
I would always bust your chops about you not really being Italian since u did not speak it or write it and I would teach you a few words everyday!! You would get so mad at me ... I listen to the Italian Cd that you made me everyday and think of you " Viva per Lei"Means: "Live for you" and so on and so on... I will truly miss you dearly!!!

joanne and tony lumia

November 11, 2008

so sorry to hear of your loss, God bless you all at this time




Joanne and Tony Lumia

Judy Tizio

November 3, 2008

Chris,

You will be terribly missed. Your smile was very contagious.

Love You,
Aunt Judy (Wheels)

Carl Judd

November 3, 2008

Chris,

I have nothing but good memories of you. You had a big heart and always walked around with a smile. I pray that you are in peace and that you watch over your family.

Angela Musco

November 3, 2008

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Christopher is at peace now. (Tina's Friend)

Vito Benedetto

November 3, 2008

christopher, you are one of the easiest people i ever met to make friends with,losing you so quick is not somthing i thought would ever happen.I will say so long and not goodbye, because friends never say that. love ya and miss ya...... never forget Vito

Joan Brancato

November 1, 2008

Chris you are now in peace and pain free in heaven. Hope you had a wonderful birthday with all your loved ones who were waiting for you. My heatfelt sympathy goes out to your mom and dad, John and Christine they will miss you so and never stop loving you.

John Rowell Jr.

October 31, 2008

Chris .....rest in peace..................say hi to Bobby for me....

Christine & Scott Arthur

October 31, 2008

Mr. and Mrs. Benvengo & John and Christine,

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you at this difficult time. We will remember Chris fondly and we will picture him with a smile on his face. We were lucky to have known him and to have shared many special days with him your loving family.

Love,

Donna Chichester

October 31, 2008

Happy 1st Birthday Chris! Even thou we shared a very short time together at work, you are thought of and missed very dearly. Donna Chi

Jessica McNally

October 31, 2008

Chris,
We all miss you so very much! Happy 1st Birthday in heaven!

N. Barrie

October 31, 2008

I Want You To Know

A brief moment of darkness was all that I knew,
before Heaven's Gate came into my view.

Loved ones and friends I had missed for many years,
welcomed me with open arms and many happy tears.

All the hurt, fear and pain that I have ever known,
is gone from my life, I am finally home.

I gazed upon the Lord's sweet smiling face,
and for the first time in my life I knew and felt His grace.

I know that you miss me, but please dry your eyes.
I will always be watching and loving you from my home in the sky.

A cool breeze on your face, a touch of light rain,
I will send as a reminder that we will be reunited again.

Life on earth is but one brief moment in time,
I am finally home, Eternity is mine.

It was a pleasure knowing you, Chris. I will always be thankful to you for enriching my daughters life.

toni storz

October 31, 2008

We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Nothing anyone can say can take away your pain but know that we are thinking about you. You are a special family.
love
Richie and Toni Storz

Cammi Spillane

October 30, 2008

Happy Birthday Chris. You and your family were the up in our time of down. I thank you for that. He really liked you and knowing you under better circumstances would have led to many great meals together. I pray you are at peace now and hope your family can someday find peace as well.

Melanie Lunghi

October 30, 2008

Chris, you are missed dearly. Happy Birthday in heaven. I love and miss you so much. Many people were touched by your presence and I wish you the best. Love always, Melanie Lunghi

Jessica D.

October 30, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

MOM

October 30, 2008

Happy 1st Birthday in Heaven my beloved son, Chris.
Words can not describe the sorrow I feel in my heart on loosing you. It's like a nightmare that I can not wake up from. I pray that you are happy & at peace. I will love you always & forever.
Till we meet again... All my love, Mom (your "B")

October 30, 2008

JoAnne Adames

October 30, 2008

We are about to have birthday cake and drinks in your honor. The Mainsail crew deeply misses you. Love you, man. Happy birthday - keep the pennies comin' :)

mackenzie lunghi

October 30, 2008

dear Chris i know i only met you when i was 4 months old but i pray for you alot! i miss you very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!happy b-day from mackenzie

Diane Lunghi

October 30, 2008

Happy Birthday in Heaven...you are deeply missed and touched many lives.

Love you
Diane

Richard DaCosta

October 30, 2008

Chris,
It was my pleasue to have known you and worked with you. God speed your journey with him and knowing that a new angel is lQQking over his loved ones will add another glitter in the sky. Enjoy your trip.

Joyce Scafidi

October 30, 2008

Happy Birthday in Heaven Chris...
You were a very special nephew.
We will miss you and will always remember you
Love, Aunt Joyce and Uncle Roy

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