Joseph V. “Zip” Benedetti, 93, of Barrington, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mary (Tamer) Benedetti. Born in …
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Joseph V. “Zip” Benedetti, 93, of Barrington, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was the husband of the late Mary (Tamer) Benedetti. Born in Barrington and a lifelong resident, he was the son of the late Rocco and Victoria (Vocca) Benedetti.
He was a U.S. Army World War II Combat Veteran, serving in the 42nd Infantry Division. He was a master carpenter and built his own home single-handedly.
Mr. Benedetti is survived by his children, Joseph Benedetti and wife Elizabeth and Carol Peck and husband William of Barrington. Lovingly known as “Papa Zip” he is survived by his grandchildren, Heather Parris and husband John, Thomas J. Peck and wife Lauren, Bailor Benedetti, Robert Peck and Casey Palumbo and husband Nicholas; great grandchildren John Joseph Peck and Matthew Joseph Palumbo. He was the brother of Betty Pellegrino of Bristol and the late John, Louise, Rocco, Thomas and Guerino Benedetti.
Burial will be private and visiting hours are respectfully omitted. For complete obituary, please visit www.wrwatsonfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105