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David Bender Obituary

David Seth Bender, age 73, of Westbrook, Connecticut, died peacefully surrounded by his family on March 1, 2025. David had been the President of Bender Plumbing Supply for over 45 years, growing it from a single branch operation to 6 branches throughout the state, with over 200 employees. His impact on hundreds of customers and team members has no limit. He was known and loved by many. David was predeceased by his parents Jack Bender and Alice Lewin Bender. He is survived by his wife, Sharon London Bender, his children Max and Nina Bender and her spouse Kevin and children Benji and Summer, and his siblings Norman Bender, Lois Merrill, and Judy Luber. Funeral Services will be held at B'nai Jacob Memorial Park, 200 Wintergreen Ave, New Haven on Tuesday morning March, 4th at 11am. The Robert E. Shure & Son Funeral Home, New Haven is in care of Arrangements. Shiva will be Observed following the service at Nina Bender's home, 59 Spring Glen Terrace, Hamden, Ct. until 6pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Parkinson's Disease Association. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of David, please visit our Tree Store.
Published by WFSB on Mar. 2, 2025.

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Daniel Silver

April 14, 2025

My sympathies to the Bender family, in hopes the thousand memories of David's life will overwhelm the grief at his loss and gladden your hearts - as David would devoutly wish for.

Lisa Goldman

March 24, 2025

I was a classmate of David´s at Hamden Hall and am sending my sincerest condolences.

Susan Narduzzo

March 14, 2025

Dear Sharon, Nina, Max and Entire Bender Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and my heartfelt condolences are with you all. David was a wonderful man and finding out after his passing was heartbreaking. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers . Keep those happy memories close to your heart.
Sue & Dante Narduzzo

Genevieve

March 11, 2025

Our deepest sympathies from everyone at Oceania.

roxanne bartlette

March 7, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Helena Richardson and Carolyn Brooks Family

Ed Voccola

March 5, 2025

Dear Bender family, please accept our deepest sympathy. We are very sorry to hear of Davids passing. We have done business with Bender for many years and had a friendship with David. Gone too soon. May he RIP.
Sincerely, Annmarie & Ed (Whitney Mechanical Svs)

Bob Weber

March 4, 2025

I´m sorry to hear about Dave´s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with his family.

Bruce and MC Solomkin

March 4, 2025

Dear Sharon, Max, and Nina,
Although we were unable to be with you, please accept our sympathy and condolences for your loss. David welcomed us into your homes with good humor and grace. His love of family, and of friendship, was appreciated.
We hope you find comfort in each other, and through the memories of the people David shared his life with.

Lynda Brown

March 4, 2025

Sharon, I'm so sorry to hear about David's passing. My thoughts and sympathies are with you and your family.

Tom and Cathy Fahey

March 4, 2025

Dear Sharon and family,
We are so saddened to hear of David's passing.
You are all in our thoughts.
Tom and Cathy

Michael Tubbs

March 4, 2025

My Condolences to Max Bender and family on your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you Max and your family.

JOE DESALVATORE

March 4, 2025

My condolences to the entire Bender family.

Joe DeSalvatore

Chris Bowman

March 3, 2025

To the Family of David
I am sorry for your loss of your husband, father, brother, grandfather, He was a friend, mentor and businessman to many of the plumbing and heating companies throughout Ct, He was a caring person to all.
David now will watch over all from above

MIKE DAIGLE

March 3, 2025

So sorry to hear that Dave Bender has passed.
He was a great man to work for, a true leader and a great person.
I am honored to have been able to work for him.
He gave me a job after fighting cancer for 14 months when others would not.
Thats something I will never forget.
That was 13 years ago, and I have excelled in my career at Bender.
I am proud to have learned from him and help grow the company he loved.

My condolences to the Bender family.
He will be missed by all.

JEFF GRAY

March 3, 2025

"To the Bender Family, my heart goes out to you for the loss of your Father. I know how much he meant to you & Nina. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Not six months ago did I also lose my mother and best believe there's not one day that goes by that I don't think about or want to call her."

"As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the remembrance of what a GREAT MAN he was and the love and support of family and friends. From what I've personally come to know, your dad was a phenomenal man and a fierce leader. What good memories you both must have of him. Use those fond memories to lean on, to remind yourselves of the diligence and joy he brought into your lives. Do know he will forever remain embedded in our hearts forever, CONDOLENCES!"

Christina Velgot

March 3, 2025

My sincere condolences to the family. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

deja robertson and adreanne good

March 3, 2025

my condolences go out to the family a beautiful person with a heart of gold riheavenly peace gone but never ever will be forgotten

Stuart Miller

March 3, 2025

Norman,
Sue and I are sorry for your loss. May David's memory be for a blessing.

Amoret Heise

March 2, 2025

Condolences to the family; so sorry for your loss.

Roberta Elliott

March 2, 2025

Sharon and family - I'm so, so sorry for the loss of my cousin, David, your husband and father. He was a wonderful man and will be missed by many, including me. May you be comforted by a lifetime of memories. Love, Robbie

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