Dr. Richard A. Benoit

Richard Benoit Obituary

D r. Richard A. Benoit, 56, of Shavertown, died Wednesday at the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 31, 1949, he was a son of the late Fred A. and Margaret (Confessore) Benoit.
He was a graduate of Newdorp High School, Staten Island, NY.
He had earned both his bachelor and master degrees from Wagner College, Staten Island.
Dr. Benoit attended medical school in Parusia, Italy, and graduated from P.C.O.M., Philadelphia. He served with the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1972 in Vietnam.
During his professional career, he had been associated with Rural Health; Associated Physicians, now Inter-Mountain Group; Marion Community Hospital, Carbondale; Kane Community Hospital, Lock Haven; and was on the staff of the Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.
He was a member of Philadelphia Osteopathic Association and the American Medical Association. He was a member of St. Therese’s Church, Shavertown.
Surviving are his wife of 21 years, the former Janice Pastuzyn; son, Christopher A Benoit, Shavertown; daughter, Elyse C. Benoit, Shavertown.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from the Harold C. Snowdon Funeral Home, 140 N. Main St., Shavertown, with Msgr. J. Peter Crynes officiating.
Interment will be in St. Ann’s Cemetery, Lehman.
Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charitable organizations affiliated with Marion Community Hospital, 100 Lincoln Ave., Carbondale, PA, 18407.

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Published by Times Leader on Feb. 4, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Richard Benoit

9 Entries

Jamie Mahoney

February 27, 2006

I just found out about Dr Benoit’s passing and I'm deeply saddened by the news. He was my doctor for many many years, I followed him from the Noxen clinic to Dallas to Kingston and back, but when he moved his practice out of the area I was unable to go with him. I was never able to find a new doctor that I could count on or that was as caring as him. I thought many times about trying to get in touch with him but I never did. I always thought I would eventually run into him and if not I had time to do it another day. I greatly regret not trying to contact him.

My thoughts are with the family, he will be greatly missed!

Jamie

MARK MANISCALCO

February 5, 2006

I met Dr. Benoit through a friend

when i moved to the area in 1994.

Since then he has been my doctor and my friend. Rich was the most down to earth doctor I have ever met. He always made you feel at ease. In the past few years I have been able to go motorcycle riding with him and just hang out and talk. His sudden death was a big shock to me and I will miss him very much. My condolences go out to his family. We all miss you Rich and I hope you are free and riding through the clouds with the wind in your face. See you on the other side.

Your Friend and Bro,

Mark Maniscalco

william weiss

February 4, 2006

I have always held my friend, Richard Benoit, in the highest esteem. He was a man who knew right from wrong,, and who knew love. An indomitable spirit really, his hearty laugh, spicy humor, and constant kindness and generosity, set him apart. Inside of a raucous joke here and there, was a humble man, who paid honor to many others in word and deed. He was dedicated to his work. And he never failed to mention his devotion to his 2 children, whom he adored more than himself. He spoke of them nearly every time we met together.He sacrificed himself for his parents, whom he brought to Pennsylvania to live near to him when they were ill, and brought warmth to those who knew him well. There was a great love of life in this man. May God bless him.

Christine Diekhaus Siroky

February 4, 2006

I am a fellow graduate of Wagner College on Staten Island and although I did not know Dr.Benoit personally, our paths may have crossed several times "on the Hill" at Wagner or in our daily travels in the back mountain. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and associates.

Christine Diekhaus Siroky

February 4, 2006

I am a fellow graduate of Wagner College on Staten Island (Class of 1973), and although I did not personally know Dr.Benoit, our paths may have crossed many times "on the Hill" at Wagner or in our daily travels in the back mountain. My sympathy goes out to his family, friends and associates.

Marie Lena MD

February 4, 2006

Deepest Sympathies And Heartfelt Condolences. You will be missed.

lorraine tressel

February 4, 2006

to one of the most wonderful and carring drs i have ever met, you wiil be missed dearly rest in peace.

Mary Mursch

February 4, 2006

To the Benoit Family, I'm so sorry for your loss, Dr. Was very kind to me when i was a patient at the Marian Community Hospital, Where i work too, He will be greatly missed. My Prayers are with your family..God Bless.Sincerely,Mary

Jennie Weaver

February 4, 2006

I was a patient at rural health. Sorry about his passing. Our prayers are with you.

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