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DAVID BENEDICT Obituary
Dave was a program manager for Infinera of Sunnyvale, Calif., and a member of Christ Church, Wellsboro. He enjoyed hunting, building and fixing things, being outdoors, traveling riding his four-wheeler, listening to country music and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his parents: David Sr. and Linda Benedict, of Blossburg; sons: Stephen (Jennell) Benedict of Reno, Nev., Dan (Amanda Puff) Caron of Centre Hall, Thomas (Danashia Long) Benedict of Irwin; daughter: Brooke (Jacob) Benedict-Prokop of Endwell, N.Y.; brother: Michael Benedict of Ionia, Mich.; step-sons: Jeremy (Madison Ellingson) DiVirgilio of Tonawanda, N.Y., Jordan DiVirgilio of Tonawanda, N.Y. and three grandchildren.
A memorial service honoring David's life will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m., David R. Benedict Jr., 54, of Wellsboro, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 23, 1970, in Hancock, N.Y., a son of David R. Sr. and Linda L Benedict and was married to Heather A. (DeVantier) Benedict.
Dave was a program manager for Infinera of Sunnyvale, Calif., and a member of Christ Church, Wellsboro. He enjoyed hunting, building and fixing things, being outdoors, traveling riding his four-wheeler, listening to country music and especially spending time with his family.
He is survived by his parents: David Sr. and Linda Benedict, of Blossburg; sons: Stephen (Jennell) Benedict of Reno, Nev., Dan (Amanda Puff) Caron of Centre Hall, Thomas (Danashia Long) Benedict of Irwin; daughter: Brooke (Jacob) Benedict-Prokop of Endwell, N.Y.; brother: Michael Benedict of Ionia, Mich.; step-sons: Jeremy (Madison Ellingson) DiVirgilio of Tonawanda, N.Y., Jordan DiVirgilio of Tonawanda, N.Y. and three grandchildren.
A memorial service honoring David's life will be held on Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 a.m., at Christ Church, Wellsboro, with the Rev. T.J. Freeman and the Rev. Mike White officiating.
As per David's wishes, you are encouraged to wear bright colored clothing.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Carleton Funeral Home, Inc. Wellsboro. www.carletonfh.com.
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