Gerald BENENATI

BENENATI, Gerald - At Bluewater Health Norman Street Site, Sarnia on Thursday, March 16, 2006 Gerald (Gerry) Anthony Benenati, age 65 of Sarnia. Gerry was a member of the Sarnia Umpires Association, the Sarnia Sting Booster Club and was an avid bowler for many years. Beloved husband of Merilyn (Furness) Benenati for 43 years. Loved father of Sherry Cicchini and her husband Rocco. Dear grandfather of Rachel Cicchini, “the apple of his eye“. Brother of Fred and Angie Benenati of London, Jo-Ellen and Keith Karlson of Niagara Falls. Survived by his mother-in-law Ruth Furness and sister-in-law Norma Stacey and her husband Jim. Also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Joseph and Jennie Benenati and by his father-in-law Alex Furness. A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 20, 2006 at 11:00 am at SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 1576 London Line, Sarnia. Cremation will follow. Friends will be received at the SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Sunday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm and evening from 7 to 9 pm. Sympathy through donations to the Sarnia Minor Athletic Association (SMAA) would be appreciated by the family. Memories and condolences may be emailed to smithfuneralhome@cogeco.net