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Michael John Bennett passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at the age of 36. He was born on April 5, 1977 in Mountain View (Santa Clara County), California. Mike joined the Army where he served in the 1st Battalion, 14th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division (Light) at Schofield Barrack, Hawaii. He attained the rank of Sergeant and was most proud of being an Army graduate of the Marine Sniper School in Hawaii. He volunteered for duty in Bosnia during his enlistment/reenlistment. He graduated from Corning Community College with an AS degree in Math/Science and an AAS degree in Chemical Technology. During his course of study, he made the Dean's List and the Presidents List with an overall GPA of 3.59. Upon graduation he was honored with the CCC Award for the Outstanding Student in Chemical Technology. After graduation, he worked for 7 years at Corning Incorporated as a Research Technician. He was a long time devotee of bodybuilding, spending lots of time at the gym. He worked for 10 months as a personal trainer at the Corning YMCA. The beloved son of Jack and Carol Bennett, he is survived by his parents, a brother, Matthew (Sue), of Oswego, his grandmother, Margaret C. Bennett, and numerous relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Florentio and Elizabeth Garcia and Walter E. Bennett. Memorial donations can be made in his name to the Chemung County SPCA 2435 Route # 352 Elmira, NY 14903-7933. A private viewing for immediate family and close friends was held at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. Interment took place in the National View Section of Woodlawn Cemetery. Carol and Jack wish to apologize to the family and friends who were not informed of the death and funeral arrangements. The strain and sorrow of his passing was and is nearly too great to bear. Mike's guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Bennett
Terry Clarkson
January 30, 2014
Dear Carol and family, I'm so sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry Clarkson
MICHELLE MARINIK
January 27, 2014
SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF MIKEY.HE WAS MY CHILDHOOD
FRIEND AND I ALWAYS THOUGHT OF HIM.JACK AND CAROL PLEASE STAY STRONG. I LOVE YOU ALL.MIKEY IS IN MY HEART FOREVER.
Connie Peet
January 27, 2014
To the Family,
Please know that you are in my prayers and thoughts. If there is anything that I can do, please let me know.
Tammy Townsend
January 27, 2014
Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for your such sadness. Tammy Townsend
Linda Alan Hager
January 26, 2014
Mrs. Bennett, Jack & Carol. We are so sorry to hear about Michael. I know words can't even touch what you feel but know you are in our prayers.
January 26, 2014
Jack & Carol ~
May all of the wonderful memories that you have of Michael help you through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you both.
~ Leroy & Kim Koser
January 25, 2014
To the Bennett Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Finley and Laura Gray
Scott and Sue Allmendinger
January 24, 2014
Dear Peggy, Jack and Carol,
May God Bless you and your family at this most difficult time. We are so very sorry for your loss of Mike. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jen Smith
January 24, 2014
Prayers sent to all his family and friends. Mike you were a great guy!! Fly high my friend! Thanks for some amazing memories!!
Jen Smith
January 24, 2014
Can't believe your gone;) Will never forget you and all the great memories Mike !! You were an amazing guy glad to hold the memories that we made !!!
Chris Glose
January 24, 2014
My Prayers are with you and your family. You were a great guy. I enjoyed working with you and you will be missed dearly.
God Bless
January 24, 2014
Prayers!
Pat Konopski
January 24, 2014
Jack, Carol, Mrs. Bennett, Matthew & Sue:
May God bless you all during this difficult time. My prayers and love are with your family.
Pat Konopski
John M Murphy II
January 24, 2014
God bless Mike and his family. Thank you Mike for your service!
The Knights of Olde were Men of Honor
Who used their Might For Right!
Today they're known as Sheepdogs
Those who carry on the fight.
I am a tired old Sheepdog,
The guardian of my flock.
I keep the predators at bay
And stand watch around the clock.
Please stop the Sheep from pulling my teeth.
I'll need them for the fight,
When the hungry Wolves come calling
Some dark and deadly night.
I pray I never need my gun
But someday if I do,
May my cause be just!
My draw be quick!
And my aim be ever true!
Heaven holds a special place
For those who do the deed,
Defenders of the innocent
In their hour of need.
May the Sheep someday be grateful.
There's a debt they cannot pay,
To the Sheepdogs who lay it on the line
Each and every day.
I am proud to be a Sheepdog.
I've done my very best.
I'll stand my watch until my Maker
Calls me home to rest.
But when I meet Saint Peter,
There's just one request I'll make:
“Please let me spend Eternity
Standing guard at Heaven's Gate.”
January 24, 2014
My prayers are with your family. God bless you all in your sorrow. Lois Cleary
Karen Knapp
January 24, 2014
Thoughts and prayers to family and friends. Mike was a good person, college friend, and coworker...you will truly be missed.
Robert Court
January 24, 2014
Rest in peace Mike. You will be missed.
Jacqueline Brown
January 24, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about Mike. He worked on my team when he first came to Corning. Mike was always gracious, smart and funny. I loved his quirky sense of humor and his can do spirit. Thank you for raising such a fine young man. He will be greatly missed.
Barbara Oyer
January 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
I was a co-worker of Michael's - he will be sadly missed.
Elizabeth Wheeler
January 24, 2014
My thoughts and prayers go out to your family. I worked with Mike for the years he was a Corning and enjoyed talking with him.
January 24, 2014
Dear Peggy, Jack and Carol,
Our thoughts and prayers go with you at this most difficult time. May God bless you and the family. Sue and Bud Aber, Winter Haven, Fl.
Larry Eccleston
January 24, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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