Edwin Jeril Benedict

Edwin Jeril
Benedict
HAMILTON
Edwin Jeril "Jerry" Benedict, 95, of Airport Rd., passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at his home. He was born May 20, 1919, in Georgetown, a son of Zar and Belle Niles Benedict. He was a graduate of Georgetown High School and Cornell University with a degree in Agriculture. On April 2, 1939, Jerry married Alta E. Mosher, in Hamilton, who predeceased him on August 2, 1995. During WWII, he helped to man the watch tower in Georgetown. Jerry was a man of many talents who enjoyed several occupations. He started out on the family farm in Georgetown, was a builder, contractor and developer who constructed homes, apartment buildings and a mobile home park. He was the assistant manager of GLF/Agway for over 30 years, until his retirement, and was also an independent insurance agent. He was always ready to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it. He was beloved by all who knew him and will be dearly missed. Jerry was a long time member and former deacon of the First Baptist Church in Hamilton. He was also 4-H leader at one time. Surviving are his children, Faith and Dick Stewart, of Ravena, NY, Dr. L. Kirk Benedict, of Federal Way, WA, Keith and Kaeko Benedict, of London, England, Clyde Benedict, of Hamilton, and Clayton and Gail Benedict, of Cortland; daughter in-law, Susan Benedict, of Cortland; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a son, Carl Benedict; a brother, Zar Benedict, Jr.; and two sisters, Winifred Quinn and Marie Marshall. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Saturday, January 17, 2015, at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton. Interment will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Hamilton, in the spring. Contributions in his memory may be made to the First Baptist Church, PO Box 73, Hamilton, NY 13346; the Fountain Fire Co. #1, 121 Lebanon St., Hamilton NY 13346; or the Madison Vol. Fire Dept. & Ambulance Corps. To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online, go to: www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com