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David U. Bennett, Sr., a longtime resident of the Town of Newburgh, entered into
rest on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his residence. He was 93. Son of the late
Melvin F. and Dagny (Ulricksen) Bennett Sr. David was born on March 14, 1924 in
Mt. Kisco, NY. Dave as he was known to all, was a retired carpenter with
Carpenters Union Local #279 Newburgh for over 50 years. A highly skilled
carpenter, he built many local residential homes. Most importantly, he was a
loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he recently
celebrated 65 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Barbara. Known for his
support and caring of his family, Dave loved to keep abreast of current events
in the news and was a keen historian. He also loved to travel with his family
across the US and abroad. Dave will be greatly missed by all. In addition to his
wife Barbara (Heller) Bennett, at home, he is survived by two sons, David U.
Bennett, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Poughkeepsie and Jeffrey C. Bennett, Sr. and
his wife Debbie of Newburgh; two daughters, Susan A. VanVoorhis and her husband
Todd and Jill Bennett, all of Newburgh; nine grandchildren, The Reverend Adam
Bennett, Kevin Bennett, Lisa Duncan, Kelly Bennett-Spehalski, Jeremy Brooks,
Jeffery Bennett Jr., Owen Bennett, Todd Dickel Jr., Eric Dickel along with 18
Great Grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 10, 2018
from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at White, Venuto & Morrill Funeral and Cremation
Service, 188 North Plank Road (Rt. 32), Newburgh, NY. A Funeral Service will
take place at the Funeral Home, Thursday, January 11th with The Reverend Adam
Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. If desired, in
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity House Inc. (mark for food
pantry), 3 Owens Road, Newburgh, NY 12550.
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David U. Bennett, Sr., a longtime resident of the Town of Newburgh, entered into
rest on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his residence. He was 93. Son of the late
Melvin F. and Dagny (Ulricksen) Bennett Sr. David was born on March 14, 1924 in
Mt. Kisco, NY. Dave as he was known to all, was a retired carpenter with
Carpenters Union Local #279 Newburgh for over 50 years. A highly skilled
carpenter, he built many local residential homes. Most importantly, he was a
loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, he recently
celebrated 65 years of marriage to his beloved wife, Barbara. Known for his
support and caring of his family, Dave loved to keep abreast of current events
in the news and was a keen historian. He also loved to travel with his family
across the US and abroad. Dave will be greatly missed by all. In addition to his
wife Barbara (Heller) Bennett, at home, he is survived by two sons, David U.
Bennett, Jr. and his wife Kathy of Poughkeepsie and Jeffrey C. Bennett, Sr. and
his wife Debbie of Newburgh; two daughters, Susan A. VanVoorhis and her husband
Todd and Jill Bennett, all of Newburgh; nine grandchildren, The Reverend Adam
Bennett, Kevin Bennett, Lisa Duncan, Kelly Bennett-Spehalski, Jeremy Brooks,
Jeffery Bennett Jr., Owen Bennett, Todd Dickel Jr., Eric Dickel along with 18
Great Grandchildren. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 10, 2018
from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at White, Venuto & Morrill Funeral and Cremation
Service, 188 North Plank Road (Rt. 32), Newburgh, NY. A Funeral Service will
take place at the Funeral Home, Thursday, January 11th with The Reverend Adam
Bennett officiating. Burial will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery. If desired, in
lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity House Inc. (mark for food
pantry), 3 Owens Road, Newburgh, NY 12550. 