Norfolk, NY
Frederick A. Bennett of Massena, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Fred was born in Massena, NY on June 17, 1929 the son of the late Frederick J. Bennett and Cecelia Chatelle.
After graduation from Massena High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving his Country proudly during the Korean Conflict.
Upon being honorably discharged, Fred married Gretchen Seamans on June 14, 1967 in Potsdam, NY.
Fred started his working career at General Motors as a Cutter Grinder and retired after 30 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, his five children; a daughter in-law Rose Layo, his 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his sister Ruth Wygant of Oswego, NY.
Fred was predeceased by two brothers Charles and Joseph Bennett, son Robert J. Layo, and granddaughter Ashley McDonald.
Fred enjoyed playing softball and racquetball which he did until his 87th year.
He loved having several horses, hunting and was an avid craftsman and fantastic wood carver.
Fred was a member at Heart to Heart, the Massena American Legion and VFW.
He was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
He loved to travel and camp.
During his younger years, Fred coached Massena Little League teams for many years.
Service at Sacred Heart Church with full military honors in St. Lawrence Cemetery, in Louisville, NY.
Source: Phillips Memorial Home, Massena, NY
Frederick A. Bennett of Massena, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Fred was born in Massena, NY on June 17, 1929 the son of the late Frederick J. Bennett and Cecelia Chatelle.
After graduation from Massena High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving his Country proudly during the Korean Conflict.
Upon being honorably discharged, Fred married Gretchen Seamans on June 14, 1967 in Potsdam, NY.
Fred started his working career at General Motors as a Cutter Grinder and retired after 30 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, his five children; a daughter in-law Rose Layo, his 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his sister Ruth Wygant of Oswego, NY.
Fred was predeceased by two brothers Charles and Joseph Bennett, son Robert J. Layo, and granddaughter Ashley McDonald.
Fred enjoyed playing softball and racquetball which he did until his 87th year.
He loved having several horses, hunting and was an avid craftsman and fantastic wood carver.
Fred was a member at Heart to Heart, the Massena American Legion and VFW.
He was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
He loved to travel and camp.
During his younger years, Fred coached Massena Little League teams for many years.
Service at Sacred Heart Church with full military honors in St. Lawrence Cemetery, in Louisville, NY.
Source: Phillips Memorial Home, Massena, NY
Norfolk, NY
Frederick A. Bennett of Massena, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Fred was born in Massena, NY on June 17, 1929 the son of the late Frederick J. Bennett and Cecelia Chatelle.
After graduation from Massena High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving his Country proudly during the Korean Conflict.
Upon being honorably discharged, Fred married Gretchen Seamans on June 14, 1967 in Potsdam, NY.
Fred started his working career at General Motors as a Cutter Grinder and retired after 30 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, his five children; a daughter in-law Rose Layo, his 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his sister Ruth Wygant of Oswego, NY.
Fred was predeceased by two brothers Charles and Joseph Bennett, son Robert J. Layo, and granddaughter Ashley McDonald.
Fred enjoyed playing softball and racquetball which he did until his 87th year.
He loved having several horses, hunting and was an avid craftsman and fantastic wood carver.
Fred was a member at Heart to Heart, the Massena American Legion and VFW.
He was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
He loved to travel and camp.
During his younger years, Fred coached Massena Little League teams for many years.
Service at Sacred Heart Church with full military honors in St. Lawrence Cemetery, in Louisville, NY.
Source: Phillips Memorial Home, Massena, NY
Frederick A. Bennett of Massena, NY passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family and under the care of Hospice of St. Lawrence Valley.
Fred was born in Massena, NY on June 17, 1929 the son of the late Frederick J. Bennett and Cecelia Chatelle.
After graduation from Massena High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force serving his Country proudly during the Korean Conflict.
Upon being honorably discharged, Fred married Gretchen Seamans on June 14, 1967 in Potsdam, NY.
Fred started his working career at General Motors as a Cutter Grinder and retired after 30 years.
Fred is survived by his loving wife, his five children; a daughter in-law Rose Layo, his 14 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren.
He is also survived by several nieces and nephews and his sister Ruth Wygant of Oswego, NY.
Fred was predeceased by two brothers Charles and Joseph Bennett, son Robert J. Layo, and granddaughter Ashley McDonald.
Fred enjoyed playing softball and racquetball which he did until his 87th year.
He loved having several horses, hunting and was an avid craftsman and fantastic wood carver.
Fred was a member at Heart to Heart, the Massena American Legion and VFW.
He was also a communicant of Sacred Heart Church.
He loved to travel and camp.
During his younger years, Fred coached Massena Little League teams for many years.
Service at Sacred Heart Church with full military honors in St. Lawrence Cemetery, in Louisville, NY.
Source: Phillips Memorial Home, Massena, NY
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