7
trees
planted in memory of Gary Joseph Benefield
Obituary for Gary Joseph Benefield
Gary Joseph Benefield, a longtime resident of Westtown, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 6, 2023 at home. He was 76.
The only son of the late Gloria Looby Norton, Gary was born on March 9, 1946 in Dayton, Ohio. Gary worked as an iron worker as a member of Local 483 in Hackensack, NJ. He married Carol Bellersen on February 21, 1969. Gary was a devoted husband, father and grandfather whose priority was always family. He was deeply spiritual and hard working. He had a big personality and was the life of the party. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and working with his hands.
In addition to his loving wife Carol at home, he is survived by his daughters, Victoria Benefield of Hamburg, NJ and Katherine Steele of Fayetteville, NY and two grandchildren, Wyatt and Delaney.
Gary was predeceased by his son, Chris.
Visitation will be from 3 to 5 pm on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc, 130 Highland Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:30 pm on Friday. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 11 at 12 pm at Westwood Cemetery, 23 Kinderkamack Rd, Westwood, NJ 07675. The funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 am on Saturday morning. For directions to Westwood Cemetery please use google.
Arrangements are under the direction of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home, Inc.
To plant a tree in memory of Gary Joseph Benefield, visit the Tribute Store.
Previous Events
Visitation
Friday
10
Feb
3:00 PM
- 5:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Service
Friday
10
Feb
4:30 PM
- 5:00 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Graveside
Saturday
11
Feb
12:00 PM
- 12:30 PM
Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home
130 Highland Ave.
Middletown, NY 10940
Loading...