TEWKSBURY: Florence E. (Mazza) Bennett, age 96, a resident of Tewksbury for over 40 years, died Monday, February 18, 2008 at the Blaire House of Tewksbury.
She was the wife of 67 years to the late Alphonse J. Bennett, who died August 21, 2003.
Born in Somerville on April 12, 1911, she was the daughter of the late Aniello and Virginia (Cessarino) Mazza.
Mrs. Bennett was raised in Somerville and attended Somerville schools.
She later moved to Arlington, where she lived until moving to Tewksbury in 1966.
Mrs. Bennett dedicated her life to caring for her husband and children.
According to her family she enjoyed “95 years of quality healthy living”. In addition, she was an incredible cook and enjoyed hosting and attending family gatherings.
She is survived by two daughters, Elaine V. Conley and her husband Leonard of Amesbury and Kristine S. Martinelli and her husband Robert of Pelham, NH; one son, Warren E. Bennett and his wife Maryann (Likas) of Pelham, NH; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends will be received Wednesday, February 20th, from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Farmer & Dee Funeral Home, 16 Lee St., Tewksbury, immediately followed by a prayer service to be held at the funeral home.
At the request of the family please Omit Flowers. Donations in her memory to the Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Bldg 9, Lawrence, MA 01843 are suggested.