Obituaries
Joseph Benik, Jr., 75
February 13, 2019
Joseph Benik, Jr., 75, of Lititz, PA, passed away peacefully at home on February 13, 2019 following a long illness.
Born in Astoria, NY on August 11, 1943, to Joseph and Mae Benik, Joe attended St. John’s University and went on to serve as a police officer with the NYPD for 28 years in various precincts in Manhattan and Queens. He was a longtime resident of South Huntington, NY before moving to Pennsylvania in 2015. Joe was a devoted family man and gentleman with a keen sense of humor, as well as a great love of doo wop and 60’s music and sports, particularly Notre Dame football and New York Mets baseball. He was a true survivor, having fully recovered from a brain aneurysm in 1974, and his family has been eternally grateful for his presence every day since.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margaret (nee Leonard); his daughter Kathleen Armstrong (Robert); and son Joseph (Donna). He will be remembered with love by his six grandchildren, Liam, Conor and Megan Armstrong; and Matthew, Anna and Jane Benik. He is also survived by his sister Nancy Kelly (Joseph) of Groveland, FL.
A Viewing will be held Sunday, February 17, 2019 from 4:00 – 8:00PM at Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory located at 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, February 18, 2019 at 11:00AM at St. James Catholic Church located at 505 Woodcrest Ave, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will be private. In remembrance, memorial donations can be sent to CurePSP at PSP.org.
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Condolences to the Family
February 21, 2019
E\Rest in Piece Br. Joe……….
an ‘ol Irish Farewell Blessing,
Rest on your oars lad,
and may the sound of the silence not interrupt the stillness of your peace……
May God hold you & your family in the Hollow of His Hands,
until we meet again my friend…..
May Michael, Gabriel & all the choirs of angels lead you peacefully to St. Peter.
Good job good & faithful servant!
May the angels lead you into paradise
May the martyrs receive you at your coming and take you to the Holy City,,,
May the choirs of angels receive you,,,
and may you have rest everlasting….
’til we meet again…
Sincerely,
Thomas Folan
February 18, 2019
Peggy and Family,
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed but remembered fondly for all the good times we had together. He is at peace from his suffering. You should take peace in the fact that you took such good care of him throughout his illness. Peggy take care of yourself. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. All our love Joanne & Kenny
February 18, 2019
I am sso sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers
February 18, 2019
Dear Peggy
We are so sorry to learn of Joe’s passing. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Ed & Bets Knepley
February 17, 2019
Peggy
you and your family are in our thoughts
and prayers.
You are and always were
a true inspiration
in your love for Joe.
we always had a fun time when able to attend your parties
love Peggy & Frank
February 16, 2019
Dear Peggy & Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing but happy for him that his pain & suffering are over.
I often think of the wonderful Super Bowl parties at your home in Huntington. I can still hear Joe singing “Blanche”. You could always count on him to lead you in a great savoy.
I know he’ll be greatly missed but his spirit will remain with you forever.
Know that you’re in my thoughts & prayers.
Rosemary
February 15, 2019
My deepest sympathy to Peg and the family. I will miss Joe. He had been ill for a very long time. He is at peace now. Peg, your love for Joe was shown daily in how you took care of him. I pray you will get some rest. God bless you.
- Visitation
- Sunday, February 17, 2019
- 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
- 3110 Lititz Pike
- Lititz, PA 17543
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- Monday, February 18, 2019
- 11:00 AM
- St. James Catholic Church
- 505 Woodcrest Avenue
- Lititz, Pennsylvania 17543
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