Esther L. (Porazzo) Benson of Dedham, died suddenly March 19, 2007 at her home. She was 80. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Benson.
Mrs. Benson was born in Dedham and remained a life long resident of the town. She graduated from Dedham High School in 1944. She was the daughter of the late Silverio and Maria (DeMarzo) Porazzo.
She was the devoted mother of Robert W. Benson Jr. and his wife Diane of Cohasset, Charles A. Benson and his wife Lynn of Lexington, David A. Benson and his wife Susan of Basking Ridge, NJ and John E. Benson and his wife Kim of Webster, NY. Sister of Rose Rossi of Needham, Caroline Buck of Venice, FL, Sam Porazzo of Dedham and the late Frank Porazzo. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Wilson- Cannon Funeral Home, 456 High St., Dedham, on Thursday at 10:00 AM. Funeral mass in St. Susanna’s Church, Dedham at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours on Wed. from 4-8 PM. Interment Brookdale Cemetery, Dedham. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Esther’s memory to the charity of your choice.