Michael Bennett, 74, passed away at home in Livingston, NJ on Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Born in Somerset, PA, Michael grew up in Brooklyn, NY, and raised his family in Huntington Station, NY for 40 years, before moving to New Jersey. He was a graduate of Brooklyn College where he was a proud brother of ZBT fraternity. Michael worked as a School Psychologist for the Commack School District for 38 years. He also had a private practice in Plainview, NY, where he was devoted to his patients for over 30 years. Michael's passions in life, other than his family, were restaurants, theater, and skiing.
Michael was predeceased by his mother, Kathryn Toma. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Shirley. He also leaves behind his children Kathryn Bennett (Andrew Zoltan) and Julie Bennett (Alexis Rathborne), as well as his adoring grandchildren Cole and Esme Zoltan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 22 from 4-8 PM at the Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home, 145 E. Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Livingston. Funeral Mass will be offered on Saturday, June 23, at 10AM at St. Philomena’s Church, Livingston, with interment to follow at St. Vincent’s Cemetery, Madison.
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