Obituaries
October 16, 2022

Alfred G. Bennett – Monessen

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Alfred G. Bennett, 83, of Monessen, died peacefully with his family by his side, on Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, in Donnell House, Washington. He was born on Oct. 16, 1938, in Monessen, the son of the late Michael Bennett and Anna (Dudas) Druash. A member of Epiphany of our Lord Church, the former St. Leonard’s Church, he also was a member of boilermakers Unions Local 906 and Local 154. He worked for many years at Dependable Sales and Kayda Heating. He was retired from Babcock & Wilcox, where he worked as a welder. Al (AK) loved the outdoors and nature. He was an avid bird watcher and he would go hiking, fishing, kayaking and enjoyed spending time at Big Bear Lake with his family and friends. He adored his grand-dog, Riley, but most of all he loved spending time with his wife, children, granddaughter and great-granddaughter. Al brought joy and happiness to every person, animal and thing that crossed his path. Surviving him are his loving wife, Patricia (Tylka) Bennett; a son, Timothy Bennett, of Delaware; two daughters, Tammy Bennett of Washington and Tricia (Rick) Reese of Monongahela; granddaughter, Tiffany (Michael) Smith of Monongahela; great-granddaughter, Lilianna Smith; and numerous nieces nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Bennett and Mike Druash; and sisters, Elizabeth Crabb and Marlene Ezzo and Pauline Kosko. A private funeral service was held at Dalfonso-Billick Funeral Home Inc. and Cremation Services, 441 Reed Ave., Monessen. Entombment followed in Grandview Cemetery Mausoleum. Condolences accepted for the family at www.dalfonso-billick.com.

 

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