Richard Ralph Di Benedetto

Richard was born October 9, 1955 in Miami, Florida and moved to West Melbourne, Florida at a young age. He worked as an auto mechanic and boat mechanic before receiving his Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors license. He was a lifetime NRA member, the North American Hunter and the American Legion. Richard loved to spend time with his family and friends, fish, hunt and spend time at his home in Lyons, Georgia.

He is survived by wife Carolyn Di Benedetto and youngest son Anthony Di Benedetto. Father and step-mother, Robert and Patricia Di Benedetto. Sister Susan Dumandam and fiance Terry Kinlaw. Sons Robert Di Benedetto and wife Samantha Di Benedetto, Eric Stromme and wife Liraz Stromme,

Mark Di Benedetto and David Di Benedetto. Daughters Sheena Di Benedetto/ and Tammy Woodall. Grandchildren Matthew Di Benedetto (15), Cassandra Di Benedetto (14), Andrew Di Benedetto (10), Skylar Stromme (11), Aiden Stromme (8), Dylan Di Benedetto (12), Tyler Di Benedetto (10),

Elliot Di Benedetto (3), Christian Waugh (15), Drake Waugh (7), James Cort (4). Niece Rachael Marin. Nephew Shawn Marin. Aunt Charlene Amrhein. Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Jerry Kubat. Aunt Carol and Uncle Ray Ward. Aunt Mona Stormes. Sister in-law Gail Scott.

He is preceded in death by mother Marion Di Benedetto.

Visiting hours will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Fountainhead Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock St. NE, Palm Bay, Fl 32909.

Services to follow at 12:00 p.m.

Arrangements under the direction of Fountainhead Funeral Home.