Peter D. Benkus, age 88, of Lynnfield, died Nov. 21 after a brief illness.
Born in Lynn, he was the son of the late Peter and Mary H. (Berzalonis) Benkus, and the husband of Virginia (Tanso) Benkus, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
He was a veteran of World War II, U.S. Navy serving in the Asiatic Pacific. He was a graduate of Lynn Classical and Northeastern University.
He was an electrical engineer for many companies. Before his retirement 20 years age he was employed by the Massachusetts Department of Revenue.
He played hockey in his younger years and was an avid golfer.
Besides his wife Virginia he is survived by one daughter, Cheryl and her husband Mark Wells of Stoneham.
Service information: Relatives and friends are invited to the funeral from the NADWORNY Funeral Home, 798 Western Ave., Lynn on Monday at 9 a.m. Mass of Christian burial in Our Lady Church at 10 a.m. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting hours are on Sunday from 2-6 p.m.