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John L. "Grumpy Jack" Benson

1941 - 2022

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Wednesday

October

Visitation

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

T.S. Purta Funeral Home

22 Glenmere Avenue

Florida, New York, United States

845-651-7711

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Thursday

October

Funeral Mass

10:30 am

Thursday, October 27, 2022

St. Joseph Church

20 Glenmere Avenue

Florida, New York, United States

845-651-7792

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Thursday

October

Burial

12:00 pm

Thursday, October 27, 2022

St. Joseph Cemetery

616 Union Corners Road

Florida, New York, United States

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Gretchen Weimann-Witt lit a candle

Sunday, November 27, 2022

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Sending heartfelt condolences to Donna and family! Fondly Gretchen (Weimann) Witt and family.

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

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Donna and family, My deepest condolences on Jack's passing. May his soul have eternal rest and peace. Ted Walsh

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George Smith posted a condolence

Sunday, November 6, 2022

So sorry to read about Jack’s passing. My condolences to Donna and the rest of the family. George A. Smith

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Philip von Arx posted a condolence

Saturday, October 29, 2022

Donna and family, We're so, so sorry for your loss. Jack was a great man with a heart of gold, who loved his family with all his being. I know how much he'll be missed by you all. Love, Phil and Kim von Arx

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Rita Smith posted a condolence

Friday, October 28, 2022

Donna, Our sincere condolences to you on the death of your husband Jack. Rita Smith Frank Merrick Black Bear Campground

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Nanci Itzla posted a condolence

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Dear Donna & Family, I’m sending you lots of love & prayers as I learn of “Grumpy’s” passing. Jack was a great guy, who always had a devilish grin & mischievous eyes. So funny, always kind & ready to go. I will remember him fondly. Nanci Itzla & Family

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Thursday, October 27, 2022

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Dear Donna and family our sincerest condolences for your loss you will all be in our prayers with love, Joanie, Al Komsa and family

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Alice Sullivan posted a condolence

Thursday, October 27, 2022

Donna, Mark and family; Condolences to the family on the sad passing of Jack. His unique disposition always left us with a smile. He will be greatly missed. RIP Jack The Sullivan family.

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Brian & Dottie Slattery posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dear Donna, Jenna and family, So sorry to hear of Jack's passing. It is of course better for him but hard on those he left behind. There are so many wonderful stories we could share about him but I think the best was when both Jack & Brian had hernia operations about a week apart. (Jenna)!! We will always remember him for speaking his mind whether asked to or not and never afraid to have a differing opinion! We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers

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Peggy Amaturo posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Dear Donna so sorry to hear the news about your husband. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May Jesus hold you and comfort you in your grief. Sincerely Joey and Peggy Amaturo

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Lou Roselli posted a condolence

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

Donna So sorry to hear about Jack. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. We are so sorry we can't make the services. Jack was an amazing guy. We loved working with him throughout the years at Healey. He was always a straight shooter and told you like it is, good or bad, whether you wanted to hear it or not, he didn't care, if Jack was thinking it , he would just say it. He always made us laugh. God bless his soul, and may Jack rest in eternal peace. Lou & Karen Roselli

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Fran Kirk posted a symbolic gesture

Wednesday, October 26, 2022

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Donna & family, Deepest sympathy to you for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless and keep you Jack. Jeff & Fran Kirk

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Dear Donna, James, Mark, John, and Jenna, Loving you all as you mourn the loss of dear Jack. He was an amazing man with a huge heart and I am blessed to have been a part of your life. Donna, I think only of your laughter, love and story upon story crafted with such detail as you and the love of your life sat across from each other at your dining room table weaving each story together; checking with each other about sequences and facts... and Grumpy mumbling along with his comments but actually always ending with a smile..nodding to you dear Donna. My deepest sympathy, deepest love, deepest prayers pam butler

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Tim & Rita McInerney posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Donna, so very sorry for your loss. I knew Jack way back when, from the early 70’s. Always enjoyed his unique perspective of world events and his bluntness expressing them. Had many a laugh with Jack. Although we were neighbors our paths did not cross nearly enough. God bless, may he Rest In Peace. Tim and Rita McInerney, formerly of 28 Maple.

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Donna Brown posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Donna and family, So sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our prayers. Donna and Ken Brown

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Dear Donna, John, Jenna, James and Mark, I’m sad to hear of Jack’s passing. I’m confident he is resting in Heaven. Each of you have a very special place in my heart ❤️ as my outstanding high school friends. I always had a place to visit or party at at your home. Much thanks! God bless each of you!

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Erin Butler posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Dear Donna, John, James, Mark and Family-I am so sorry for your loss. Jack was a porcupine with a heart of gold. What was sometimes a grumpy exterior surrounded loyalty, love of his people, wisdom, a dry wit, honesty and hard work. Jack taught me so many things-perhaps the most important was how to change my oil in the driveway of your home :) I can’t imagine how life and Florida, NY will feel without Jack. Love to you all and so grateful Jack was a part of my life!

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Erin Butler Posted Oct 25, 2022 at 5:17 PM

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Barbara Decker posted a condolence

Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Donna and family, My sincerest condolences to you all. If you need anything or just an ear...call me. You have my number. Your classmate, Barb

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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Jack was a huge sport (ask Donna). Jack’s very expressive face always made me laugh. Jack was a truly funny guy. I will miss you. Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Jack. All my love flo.

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

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R.I.P. Jack

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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Rob Sedita posted a condolence

Monday, October 24, 2022

Great guy that came into Donna 's life as well as all of ours at a well needed time. We drove him crazy, and he always went above and beyond for everyone. He was a person of character and a genuine man.Glad to have known him,sad for his family and friends but greatfull you suffer no more.Godspeed Jack❤️ You're Up !

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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Oh Jack, We can’t believe you are gone. You were a character but you were also a man of character, a life well lived and well loved. We will think of you whenever we see a hummingbird, watch a western, see a quarter with a red dot on it, eat Marie C’s pot pie, or hear a curse word, Your Jackism’s will live in our hearts forever. To Donna, her children, grandchildren and to Jack’s family know that we truly sorry and we will miss our dear friend. Rest in peace Jack, We love you, Rosie & Elliott

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Monday, October 24, 2022

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John L. "Grumpy Jack" Benson

1941 - 2022

Visitation

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Our Family, Serving yours since 1961.Respect - Honesty - Compassion

Our Family, Serving yours since 1961.
Respect - Honesty - Compassion