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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Philip John Benza
Philip John
Benza
May 8, 1948 — January 16, 2022
Philip John Benza's Obituary
Philip John Benza, age 73, of Riverview, Florida passed away January 16, 2022 from natural causes. Philip was born May 8, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. Philip graduated from Half Hollow Hills High School in 1966.
Philip was a proud US Air Force veteran whose career spanned 20 years. He worked in the calibration lab and served in the Vietnam War. His second career took him to IMC Agrico, later called Mosaic, where he was proud to be promoted to Supervisor. For over 20 years, he worked long 12 hour shifts, with a variable day/night schedule, to provide for his family. Philip suffered a traumatic brain injury in 2010, forcing him into retirement. He overcame several medical setbacks over the past 12 years, with a positive demeanor. He brought a smile to everyone who met him.
Philip is lovingly survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Benza (Loranger) of 52 years, 3 children; Julie Ann Quesada (Chris), Scott Philip Benza (Sarah), Christine Marie Crouse (Jeremy); sister Mary Frances Nordone; 5 granddaughters Ashley Marie Quesada, Emily Ann Quesada, Lucille Christine Crouse, Summer Grace Benza, and Rose Patricia Crouse; 3 grandsons Joshua Scott Benza, Aaron Philip Benza, and Evan Jeremy Crouse; several nieces and nephews, as well as dear extended family and friends. Philip is preceded in death by his parents Frank Benza and Mary Benza (Pellegrini).
Philip took great pride in his family, especially in his role as Papa to his 8 grandchildren. In addition, he enjoyed customizing his 1997 Harley Davidson Softail with chrome and going on cruises to warm places like the Caribbean, as he really disliked cold weather.
Viewing to be held Monday, January 24, 2022 at 4pm with services at 5pm in the chapel at Serenity Meadows Funeral Home, in Riverview, FL. (6919 Providence Rd, Riverview FL 33578; 813-677-9494)
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