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Joe Benigno Obituary

Benigno, Joe "Buddy" Age 79, of Chicago, passed away surrounded by his family Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Sue Benigno (nee Savage); loving father of Jennifer (Ken) Ujiiye, Lisa (Rob) Brannigan and Joe (Jen) Benigno; cherished son of the late Joseph, Sr. and the late Jenny Benigno; dear grandfather of Stephanie, Lisa, Joey and Johnny; fond brother of Vito and Marilyn (Scott); caring uncle of many nieces and nephews. Joe was an avid golfer and worked for the Cook County Highway Department. He will be missed dearly by his family and many friends. Visitation Friday, February 21, 2020, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Saturday, February 22, 2020, visitation will be held 9:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Nelson Funeral Home.



Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 20, 2020.
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Jennifer, Lisa and Joe,
Please accept our deepest sympathy and prayers for peace. Both Mom (Kathy) and Dad (Ted) have
been in the hospital and to rehabs. We were very sorry to recently learn of your Dad's passing. Personally, I have fond childhood memories of your Dad and being in your homes in Chicago and Fox Lake. I hope happy memories are a comfort to all of you. Cousin Karen and Family

Karen Lundy Giammarese/Wojciechowski

Family

March 5, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Chuck Auriemma

Coworker

February 21, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Chuck Auriemma

Coworker

February 21, 2020

To a guy who always had a smile and never had a bad thing to say and always gave advice like a dad too the young guys

Chuck Auriemma

Coworker

February 21, 2020

There are no words to express my dear friend Joe how sad we all are.. I had such a profound deep respect for you.You were like a father to me..I know you are having a wonderful golf game in heaven..I will so miss you outside doing our projects..I thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything you have taught me and done for me and my family! You are a treasure of a man that everyone loved and an unbelievable neighbor. Rest in peace my friend until we meet again..Love you much

Karen DePaola

February 21, 2020

My condolences to the family.
Rest in peace my cousin

Paul Benigno

Family

February 20, 2020

Paul Benigno

February 20, 2020

Hi I worked w/Joe for many yrs. at CCHD. My deepest condolences to the family. He was a great guy .

Anthony Fosco

February 20, 2020

Joe, It was my pleasure to know you as a friend and as a co-worker. You are truly a gentleman and a man that will be missed by all. Rest in peace and my prayers are with you and your family.

Mike Palmeri

February 20, 2020

Uncle Buddy you will be missed. I had the pleasure.to know you has my godfather. May you rest in peace. Love Lori Ann

Lori A

Family

February 19, 2020

Rest in peace Buddy. You were a man who was full of life who always had a smile on his face. You will be missed.

Grazia Brown (Raia)

Family

February 19, 2020

Let the sunshine fill your day and let the wind be always at your back.May every shot you take land on the middle of the green my friend. My prayers are with you and your entire family. Until we meet again ,rest easy pal.❤♂

Joey Simental

Friend

February 19, 2020

Rest in peace Buddy. You were an amazing man full of life who always had a smile on his face. You will be missed.

Grazia Brown

Family

February 19, 2020

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Regina Benigno-Hopper

Family

February 19, 2020

Our hearts are saddened by the news of the loss of your brother ,Buddy. May God watch over you during this difficult time. God bless.

George and Donna Dolinaj

Friend

February 19, 2020

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