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Philip A. Benoit

1948 - 2022

Philip A. Benoit obituary, 1948-2022, Key West, FL

BORN

1948

DIED

2022

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Cremation Society of New Hampshire - Manchester

243 Hanover Street

Manchester, New Hampshire

Philip Benoit Obituary

The Honorable Philip A. Benoit, born June 18, 1948, passed away July 28th, 2022 at Jackson Memorial Hospital from natural causes, at the age of 74. Benoit is survived by his three children Stephanie and Eli Benoit, Abigail Corbit (Benoit), son in law Alexander Corbit, and grandson Gage Ross. Along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. He loved and was inseparable from his two Border Terriers "Picasso & Ivy". Benoit had many achievements; he graduated from St. Anselm's College with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management and diploma in Education, Benoit served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart before starting his 36-year career with the U.S. Postal Service. Benoit was postmaster of both Goffstown, New Hampshire, and Key West, Florida. Benoit suffered from a genetic disease, Polycystic Kidneys was the recipient of a Kidney a very successful transplant 4 years ago. He had several nicknames that fit him perfectly; "Filter & Postal". His personality was infectious, his generosity was above and beyond, his wit, never ending humor, and his love for schmoozing people with his homemade pies will be greatly missed by many.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in New Hampshire and then Key West, where his final resting place will be-per his request his ashes will be spread out at the sandbar - "Boca Grand".

In lieu of flowers for the upcoming Celebration of life we ask that donations be made to The National Kidney Association or The Florida Keys, SPCA.

Assisting the family with arrangements is the Cremation Society of New Hampshire, Manchester.

To view Philip's Online Tribute, send condolences to the family, or for more information, visit www.csnh.com.


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Published by Union Leader on Sep. 2, 2022.

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Evelyn Benoit DeRocher

September 2, 2022

Philip was my cousin and a wonderful one at that. He was always cheerful and fun to be. I didn´t get to spend enough time with him.

Elaine Benoit Smith

September 2, 2022

Rest In Peace my dearest cousin Phil. I spent many good times with you at me-mere and pepere´s house in Bedford. I lost track of you after you moved to Key West. I love you. Your cousin Elaine (Benoit) Smith

Tom Fifield Mesquite Nevada

September 2, 2022

I met Phil many years ago when we both attended St Anselm's. We quickly became close friends. While Phil was a returning Vietnam Vet I was on the verge of being drafted and after many discussions with him I enlisted in the US Army and eventually was sent to Vietnam. After I came home to Manchester I tried to reconnect with Phil but it just wasn't meant to be. I tried many times over the years to connect with him even on Facebook with no luck. I was saddened to see the obits in the Union Leader on line of Phil's passing. RIP my old friend and sincere condolences to Phil's family.

Arthur L Lapalme

September 2, 2022

Phil and I were both classmates in Manchester NH and later in Alfred Me. My sincere condolences to his family.

Robert D Machain

September 2, 2022

Mr.Benoit, Thank you for your service RDM Windham NH

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