Kenneth W. "Sonny / Kenny" Benner
1/22/2018



Mr. Kenneth W. Benner, age 77, a longtime Wilmington resident passed away peacefully, January 22, 2018 at the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center in Burlington following a lengthy illness. He was the beloved husband of the late Patricia J. (Clary) Benner. Born and raised in Cambridge he was the son of the late Chapman and Violet (Pearson) Benner.

"Sonny" or "Kenny" as he was affectionately known to his family and friends was a proud United States Marine Corp Veteran of the Vietnam War. He honorably served from 1958 to 1962 attaining the rank of Lance Corporal. Following his service he began his career and worked for many years as a boiler engineer and facilities manager for the Haartz Mason Company of Watertown prior to his retirement. In his leisure time he enjoyed model making especially models of battleships. He loved good food, however, his greatest joy was his family and his time spent with those he loved.

In addition to his late wife and parents, Kenny is sadly predeceased by his daughter, Doreen A. Benner, and sisters, Ann C. Malfa and Mildred B. "Millie" Buckley.

He is survived by his devoted daughter Darlene M. Amato and her husband Stephen of Woburn. His loving grandchildren, Nicholas Amato of San Diego, CA, Ryan Amato of Woburn, Stephen and Robert Smith, both of NH. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted in the Dello Russo Family Funeral Home, 374 Main St., WILMINGTON, Saturday, January 27th, at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Friday from 5 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with military honors and burial at Wildwood Cemetery, Wilmington. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Kenny's memory to the American Lung Assoc. of Middlesex County, 5 Mountain Rd, P.O. Box 265, Burlington, MA 01803-0465.

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