Obituary of Richard A. Bennett Sr.

Richard A. Bennett Sr. Age 91 of Oneida Road, Elmira and Hector NY was surrounded by his family when he went home to be with his loving wife and fishing partner Arlene on Monday, August 19, 2013. Dick was born March 27, 1922 in Corning NY to Charles and Ruth (DeMunn) Bennett. He was predeceased by his wife, Arlene (Waite) Bennett in 2000. His surviving family includes his daughters and son, Laura (Marty) Holton of Horseheads NY, Susan (Michael) Sawdey of Millport, NY, Richard A. (Ann Grady) Bennett Jr. of Hector, NY; grandchildren, Ryan Bennett, Dylan (Megan) Sawdey, Janna Sawdey, Josiah Sawdey, Zachary Parchomenko and Haley (Ethan Goodson) Parchomenko, Jeremy Sullivan, Chad (Ashley) Halbrook, Charles Halbrook and Alex Gibney, Nick Gibney; great grandchildren, Jacob and Jared, Jaxson Halbrook. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also predeceased by his brother, John Bennett. Dick was a longtime Tool and Die Maker and most notably the founder and proprietor of Bennett Die and Tool on Wygant Road in Horseheads. He was a member of Free and Accepted Mason’s and Chemung Rod and Gun Club. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman and traveled the world to trophy hunt. He loved his vocation, his hobbies, and above all his family. Family and friends are invited to call at the Barber Funeral Home, 413 South Main Street, Horseheads on Thursday, August 22, 2013 from 11:00 am -1:00 pm. His service will follow there at the funeral home at the conclusion of calling hours at 1:00 pm with graveside service to follow in Maple Grove Cemetery