Obituary of John Edward Bennett

CHESHIRE- John Edward Bennett, 68, a resident of Cheshire since 1979, passed away at his home on June 26, 2015. Beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother and Uncle, he is survived by Carol S. Bennett (McEntee), his wife of 43 years; his three sons and their wives, Daniel and Julie Bennett, Michael and Samantha Bennett, and Kevin and Megan Bennett; his seven grandchildren, Alison, Emily, Molly, Matthew, Colleen, Ryan, and Jason; and his sisters Mary Martha Rabinowitch and her husband Victor, Wendy Bennett, and Barbara Bennett Jacobs and her husband Lenworth. John was predeceased by his parents, Herbert E. Bennett and Mary M. Bennett (Walsh), and his brother Paul H. Bennett. Born in Needham, MA on December 29, 1946, John was a graduate of Needham High School (1964) and Providence College (B.A. 1968). He was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Engineers, including a tour in Vietnam. John worked for Commercial Union Insurance for 33 years starting in Boston, MA and as the branch manager in Hamden, CT. John was active in the community coaching the Mustangs baseball program for many years. He played in the local setback league and participated in his annual Providence College Fall Classic Golf Weekend. He was an avid sports fan and rooted for all the Boston area teams and his Friars. Most of all, he loved spending time with his friends and family, especially his grandchildren. Arrangements- Mr. Bennett’s funeral will be held 9:15 A.M Tuesday June 30, 2015 from The Alderson- Ford Funeral Home of Cheshire,615 South Main St, 06410 and proceed to St. Bridget Church, 175 Main Street, Cheshire, 06410, for a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. Burial with full military honors will follow in St. Bridget Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Monday June 29, 2015 from 4 to 8 P.M at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to FAVARH (The Farmington Valley Association for the Retarded and Handicapped), 225 Commerce Drive, Canton, CT 06019; the association that cared for John’s brother Paul for many years.