Mr. Albert "Bembo" Benedetti

December 1, 2011

Albert J. Benedetti, 96, of Camillus, passed away Thursday at St. Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center. Born in Warners, he was a US Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed by Allied Chemical as a crane operator for 43 years before retiring in 1978.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, the former Irene Papaleoni, 2 daughters; Susan Brewer, of Solvay and Mary (Steve) Kyryk, of PA, 2 sons; Richard, of NC and Mark (Deborah), of W. VA, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8:15 am Monday in BAGOZZI TWINS FUNERAL HOME, Solvay, and 9 am at St Cecilia Church, Solvay, where a Funeral Mass will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Calling hours are from 1 to 4 pm Sunday at the funeral home, 2601 Milton Avenue.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St Camillus Health & Rehabilitation Center, 813 Fay Rd., Syracuse, NY 13219.

His family wishes to thank the staff of St Camillus for the compassionate care they showed towards both him and his family.

Condolences may be offered at www.bagozzitwins.com.