John J. Benedetto

COLONIE – John J. Benedetto, Jr., 86, of Colonie, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center after a brief illness.

He was born in Albany and was the son of the late John J. and Mary Benedetto Sr.  John served his country in the US Navy from 1953 -1955. He was a truck driver with Leaseway Transportation for thirty years. An avid bowler, John was the longtime Saturday morning bowling coach at Sunset Lanes Jr. Program in Colonie. John was very active with Colonie Little League, Babe Ruth and Sr. Babe Ruth. He was a life member and Past President of the West Albany Fire Dept where he devoted 62 years of service. John was also a member of the Fuller Rd Fire Dept.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Ruth J. Benedetto. John is the devoted father of Curtis N. Benedetto and Peter (Lori) Benedetto Sr. He is the brother of James (Nonette) Benedetto and Mark (Elizabeth) Benedetto. John is the cherished grandfather of Curtis, Jr., Peter Jr. (Crystal), Nicholas (Jessica), Kevin and Jaret Benedetto and Holly (Michael) Clancy. He is the great grandfather of Avery, Adalynn, Conor and Jordan. He is the uncle of Michael & David Benedetto.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit with John’s family on Sunday at Cannon Funeral Home, 2020 Central Ave., Colonie from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. Military honors will be Monday at 12 noon at Gerald B.H. Solomon National VA Cemetery in Schuylerville. The funeral procession will gather at 10:45 am on Monday at Cannon Funeral Home to proceed to the cemetery. In keeping with the cemetery restriction for flowers and at the family’s request, please consider memorial contributions to the West Albany Fire Dept. 113 Sand Creek Rd., Albany, NY 12205 for the benefit of the John J.  Benedetto Scholarship Fund.