Rocco Benenati

Memorials may be given to Leukemia Association or American Diabetes Association. Loving husband of 60 years to Josephine Benenati; beloved father of Annette Durbin (Mike "Bud"), Tony (Marian), John (Debbie), and Greg (Lynn) Benenati; proud grandfather of 15, great-grandfather of 8. Preceded in death by parents, Antonio Rocco and Antoinette Monocco Benenati and sister, Josephine Bono. He was a loving, caring, giving and gentle man. He recently celebrated 60 years of marriage to Josephine Savarino Benenati. Rocco served in the United States Army 1943- 1945 and was a contract specialist for the United States Government for 35 years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cottleville and a member of VFW Post 10838.