The obituary, shown below, was originally published in the March 13, 2015
issue of
The Daily Local News (West Chester, PA).
Salvatore DiBenedetto of Toughkenamon
Salvatore DiBenedetto, 95, of Toughkenamon, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2015, at the Jennersville Regional Hospital. He was the husband of Jessie DeLaurentis DiBenedetto, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Born in Salle, Italy, he was the son of the late Pantelone and Loretta Lattanzio DiBenedetto He was a self employed mushroom grower and owned and operated Magnolia Farms in Toughkenamon, PA, with his family, until his retirement in 1985. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. DiBenedetto was an avid reader, enjoyed cutting grass, and being with his family and friends. He was a member of St. Gabriel of the Sorrowful Mother Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Vincent DiBenedetto and his wife Nancy of Toughkenamon; two daughters, Donna Ferroni and her husband James of Avondale, and Sandra Bock and her husband Charles of Toughkenamon; one sister, Velda Salerni of Lansdale; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. His service and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the American Heart Association, 1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 700, Philadelphia, PA 19103 To leave on online condolence, you may visit www.griecocares.com Arrangements by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home, Kennett Square.