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Larry L. Bennett, age 59, of Erie passed away on Tuesday, April
7, 2009 at Hamot Medical Center.
He was born November 4, 1949,
in Erie,
son of Mary Platner Bennett and the late Ira Bennett. |
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He was a graduate of Tech Memorial High School. He was a member
of St. Stanislaus Church. He enjoyed working around the house
and on cars. He worked as a machinist at American Tinning and
Galvanizing Co.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. Besides his
father, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifton and
Neil Bennett and one sister, Joyce Barnett. |
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Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Mary DeWolf Bennett of
Erie, two daughters, Melissa Sinko and her husband, Jason of
Frederick, Md., Heather Bennett of Erie, two sons, Eric Bennett
of Erie, Michael Bennett and his wife, Ali of Silver Spring,
Md., his mother, Mary Bennett, a sister, Clara Kaus of
Waterford, Pa. and three brothers, Ira, John and Steven Bennett
all of Erie. Also survived by six grandsons, one granddaughter, and one great-granddaughter. |
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Larry rests in Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. |
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God saw you
were getting tired,
And a cure was not to be.
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come to me."
With tearful eyes we watched you
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating.
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
He only takes the best. |
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Larry
was like a brother to me. Growing up next door we shared
everything.
Birthdays were special, being 24 days apart we celebrated them
together most years.
When he met the love of his life I knew he was in good hands.
We haven't seen much of each other except "hello" from across the
street or "hey how you doing" when meeting somewhere.
Hearing that he passed away brought a tear to my eye. But then the
optimist that I am, I know he isn't really gone.
He is watching down from above and keeping his family safe.
Hope he keeps a door open for me someday.He
will always have a place at Life Ever After
Margaret Harrison |
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our sight, Larry will always have a place in our hearts. Please
share your photos and memories
by emailing them to memories@lifeeverafter.com |
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| Stopping by with a memory
of Christmas 2009 |
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November 4th 2009
Stopping by to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY Larry. We are 60
this year. Dam, we're old.
Miss you. Hey Larry this song is for you. Hotel
California.
Margaret |
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Halloween Party. Larry was a devil |
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August 2004 Heather's HS graduation party |
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To the Bennett family, and extended family,
I have a lot of memories in the Bennett household growing up,
all of which were fun times. They were always like a second
family to me, and always inviting. The kind of family everyone
should have. No memory will ever be forgotten.
Much love and prayers.
Michele A. Leopold- Matherly
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April 15, 2009
With Love from his children:
I think everyone knows the saying "you can't be all things to
all people" but in Larry Bennett's case; he was.
Everyone knew Larry as someone who cared for everyone.
He was the loving husband, the father, the friend, the grandpa,
the uncle, the son. He was the babysitter, the soccer dad, the
mechanic, the baker, the sewer, the carpenter, the repairman,
the chef, the musicman, the hairdresser.
He was the husband who surprised his wife with a Chevy Suburban
on Christmas eve, just because she wanted a bigger car after
years of Chevettes and Punchbugs.
He was the soccer Dad who packed that Suburban to take all the
kids to the game; whether it be soccer, baseball, or basketball,
to support from the sidelines.
He was the mechanic who on I-79 on the way back from Penn State,
when the muffler fell off that very same Suburban, affixed it
back on with just duck tape and a coat hanger.
He was the man who saved the lives of two ladies who were stuck
on the railroad tracks just because their car would not start
and they needed a helping tow.
He was the father who drove out to the mall to start the car
who's battery failed on a son's first date.
He was the man who on Christmas came to start a car, once again,
for a truck-full of gifts when a tire fell off.
He was the repairman who fixed many windows that were busted out
by pop flies and home runs from backyard baseball games.
He was the man who after working a 10-hour day, came home to put
a new roof on the house, shingle by shingle by shingle, just
because it needed it.
He was the carpenter who made many stepstools and bookcases, and
even little hearts out of wood for valentine's day. Many of our
homes have his shadowboxes in them.
He was the romantic who always had hugs and kisses for everyone.
Even when he was sick he mustered up enough strength to lean
forward and kiss his wife -- many times.
He had a way to make everyone laugh with silly jokes.
He was the grandpa who loved to teach his grandchildren the
alphabet and their 1, 2, threes.
He was a gentle hearted man who many strived to imitate.
Yes, he was the same man who had the biggest Christmas tree
because his children got such joy from it. The same man who
would have done anything and everything for the love of his
life, Mary. The man who is probably doing the camel walk in
heaven. The man who wanted to make it big with the lottery; who
did, in fact, make it big with his life, with his loved ones,
with his family, even with strangers.
The man whom we will all sorely miss.
The man who knew "God is Love".
May God rest your soul. We will all miss you abundantly. |
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April 10, 2009
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LARRY'S PASSING.. GREW UP NEXT DOOR TO THE
BENNETT FAMILY. ALWAYS THOUGHT DEARLY OF EACH ONE OF THEM..
LARRY WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT GREATLY REMEMBERED BY ALL..
SHIRLEY (case) WALMER |
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April 10, 2009
Mary Grace and Family, we are saddened to hear of your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you,
Sue (DeWolf) and Joe Carney
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April 09, 2009
I am sorry to here about your loss.
Just remember that death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but
love leaves a memory no one can steal.
George Chilcott
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 09, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful
times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Shari Bennett, Chambers& family
Charlotte, North Carolina |
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April 09, 2009
Bennett Family,
My prayers are with you all. You have all been like family to
me...and Larry was everyone's "Grampa".
He will be sorely missed.
Kimberly Baker, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 09, 2009
Missy, Mike, Heather, and Mrs. Bennett
I will always remember your father/husband, he was an
outstanding person.
It's very sad he left so soon, but his spirit will stay with you
forever.
He had the best wife and kids that I can think of. He must of
been proud.
Jill Beach, Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Carla and Mary, I'm sorry to hear about Larry, My thoughts and
prayers are with your family.
Carol Gray
Erie Pa. |
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April 08, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to your family.
Diane -Sally-Skip Chambers,
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Heather and Melissa
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child.
My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Andrew Sementilli,
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May
your memories bring you comfort.
Gary's Auto Service |
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April 08, 2009
I worked with Larry about 15 years ago, he was always funny and
made me laugh,
I am sorry to hear of his passing and my thoughts and prayers go
out to his family.
Jim Black
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Melissa & Heather,
You and your mom & family are in my thoughts and prayers during
this difficult time.
I have many good memories of your dad & mom always supporting
you girls by cheering you on
at all the St Stans basketball games.
I will be thinking of you during your time of need.
Bernie Slomski
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Mary, Erie, Michael, Melissa and Heather so sorry for your lost.
Larry was a very good man and will be missed.
Your family is in my and my mother's prayers and thoughts.
Harold Pawlik
Erie, Pennsylvania |
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April 08, 2009
Who has the right words to say?
I love my uncle and cherish the memories of his good heart.
I
wrote this last evening as I wandered home in the snow, Easter
Snow
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Spring snow is a strange thing.
I walked into the cold wind, snow flying into my face
and covering me as I walked, but it never made a sound.
The wind whipped and wailed and cried,
But the snow at once attached itself to me and fled by
me in silence.
So it is with Time.
Life flies by in a fury of light and sound, but Time
slips by so quietly...
Life is made of laughter and whispers, singing and
speeches, triumphant cries,
and alas, weeping.
Yet Time, unstoppable, marches to the cadence of a
silent drummer, never pausing in its hushed journey.
Still, if it ever were to speak, it would cry out in a
moment such as this...here now in the midst of the
storm...Here now while our hearts are aching at the loss
of a beloved man. He has been a son, a free spirit, a
brother, a romantic, a husband, a dreamer, a father, a
friend, a grandfather, and oh so much more...
His music has now been stilled in this life, but it
rings out in the next. And it plays always in our
hearts. And for us Time does seem to stop and break its
silence.
Time marks his passing with a heavy sigh, a bridge in
the music, but not a sigh of resignation. It is a sigh
of longing, an echo of the desire in each of us for one
more day, one more smile, one more hug, one more
whisper, one more laugh.
Alas, this cannot be so, and having sighed, Time moves
forward carrying us through the days of our grief. It
moves forward but leaves us a silent, precious gift in
its wake - Memory. We can rejoice in the moments we
shared with him, whether they be drops and snatches of
giggling and gladness, or pieces and snippets of trials
and tenderness.
The snow attaches to me without a sound today, each tiny
flake a crystal memory...
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Angel (Barnett) Lloyd, Punxsutawney,
Pennsylvania |
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