In loving memory of our dearly departed, John (Uncle Ben) M. Benenate, he entered the Navy after high school, in Kansas City, Mo., as an Aviation Electronics Mate. He then went work for the Federal Government, working for NARF (Naval Air Rework Facility) and later it became NADEP, as an Aviation Production Control Specialist. He retired after 37 years from NAS Jax. He is survived by his mother Irene Benenate, his brother Louie, his sister Mary Benenate Paradise, 2 sons, Anthony and Jason and 2 grandsons, all living in Jacksonville, Florida. A brief memorial service will be held Monday, January 23rd at the National Cemetery for Veterans, Located on Lainey Road, off of Lem Turner at 1:30 to 2:00 PM. Following service, family and friends can meet at Olive Garden at the River City Market Place. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations be made to the National Rifle Association.

Arrangements are under the care of Russell Haven of Rest Cemetery, Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2335 Sandridge Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 (904-284-7720). www.RHRCemeteryandFuneralHome.com

Directions to Jacksonville National Cemetery

 

Enter I-295 N toward Savannah to north of I-10

Take Exit 32 for FL-115 N, go .3 miles (there will be sign for National Cemetery)

Turn left at Lem Turner Road, go 5.1 miles

Turn right on Lannie Road, go 2.9 miles

Jacksonville National Cemetery will be on your left

4083 Lannie Road, Jacksonville, Fl 32218