William E. Benedict Jr., 82, of Tampa, FL passed away at St Joseph Hospital, Tampa, FL on September 25, 2008 from natural causes. A native of East Orange, NJ and a local resident since 1998, when he moved here from Roswell, GA; he was a retired Risk Manager for Allendale Insurance and Chicago Pneumatic Tools; attended Incarnation Catholic Church in Tampa, FL; A US Navy Veteran of World War II and a graduate of Seaton Hall University. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elizabeth Benedict of Tampa, FL;a son, William T. Benedict of St. Petersburg, FL; a daughter, Elizabeth Davis and her husband, Joseph of Tampa, FL and a grandson, Daniel Davis of Tampa, FL. Services are 10:00 AM, Friday-October 3, 2008 at Incarnation Catholic Church, 5124 Gateway Drive, Tampa, FL 33615 with Father Gepiga, to officiate. Full military honors will be provided by the US Navy Honors Team from Jacksonville, FL. at the conclusion of the service. The family will receive friends at the church from 9:00 Am until service time. Send all floral arrangements directly to the church.
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When one lives in our hearts, they are never really gone.
Bill was a good man, honored by his children and respected by everyone.
May he rest in eternal peace.
Deepest Sympathy.
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. YOU KNOW WE WOULD BE THERE FOR YOU IF THERE WAS ANY WAY POSSIBLE. PLEASE EXTEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO YOUR MOM, AS I AM SURE THIS IS MOST DIFFICULT FOR HER. LOVE TO EVERYONE. TALK TO YOU SOON.
Mrs. Benedict, Liz and Bill – I’m very sorry over your loss and will keep him in my prayers. Dan Sexton
Liz and Joe, please know you are thought of often through this troubled time. I wish you pleasant memories forever as you grow old together remembering your beloved Dad. You are such wonderful people I know that God will comfort you through your pain.
“If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again.”
Kathy and Tony
My deepest sympathies go out to Betty and to all of Bill’s family and friends . It was always a pleasure to see and speak with Betty and Bill at the Vigil Mass at Incarnation Church .
My thoughts and prayers are with Bill’s loved ones at this very sad time . And , may God bless you , Betty , with a complete recovery .
Alice – the head usher at the 4:30 Mass