Patricia A. Benavitch Obituary
We are sad to announce that on June 11, 2024, Patricia A. Benavitch of Forked River, New Jersey, born in Elizabeth, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Richard John Benavitch; and her parents, Thomas John Smith and Bertha Natalie Smith. She is survived by: her children, Ellen Stefaniak (Alexander) of Somerset, Katherine Rossi (Matthew) of Madison and Richard Benavitch (Faith) of Forked River; her grandchildren, Alexander Thomas Stefaniak, Sarah Marie Stefaniak and Kaitlyn Victoria Henkes; her sister Annette Soos; and her pet Trinity. She is also survived by several extended family members and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, charitable contributions may be made in Patricia's honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (https://www.stjude.org) and/or the American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839.
