On January 15, 2016 surrounded by his loving family at home in Audubon, NJ. Age 93 years.

Beloved husband of 64 years to Matilda J. Benedetti (nee Nasuti). Dear father of Edward (Gail) Benedetti of Haddonfield, NJ and Mario (Patricia) Benedetti of Mt. Ephraim, NJ. Loving grandfather of Dana (Kevin) Joyce and Lisa Benedetti and great grandfather of Nicholas Joyce. He is also survived by a sister, Norma (Nicholas) Giampetro, his godson, Nicholas Giampetro and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Benedetti was a World War II and Korean Conflict U.S. Navy veteran. He was an employee for 37 years at the Philadelphia Naval Ship Yard and was a member of Santa Maria Council #1443 Knights of Columbus, Haddon Twp., NJ and Murray-Trout Post #262 American Legion, Audubon, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Thursday 9 to 10:30 AM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 250 White Horse Pike, Audubon, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 AM from St. Joseph the Worker Parish, St. Vincent Pallotti Church, 901 Hopkins Rd., Haddon Twp., NJ. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).