Ralph J 'Buddy' Benedetto

Ralph J. (Buddy) Benedetto, age 79 yrs. died Thursday, July 23, 2009, at home surrounded by his family and friends after a lengthy illness. Born to the late Ralph & Ellen Benedetto, he lived his entire life in Hammonton .
He was a graduate of Hammonton High School class of 1947, and a member of the American Legion Post #186 of Hammonton.
Buddy served his country as a submariner in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict, and enjoyed talking about his adventures on the USS VOLADOR. Upon discharge from the service, he was employed by J. C. Miller, then became a butcher and worked for Acme Markets and Casel's Market in Margate. Predeceased by his brother Fred, he is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Marge (Casella); his devoted children Lynn (Scott) Michel of Horsham, Pa. and Robert (Karen) of Hammonton. He was the proud grandfather of Matthew and Brian Michel, and Shannon & Ashley Benedetto, and the beloved great grandfather of Hannah June Gray. He will be sadly missed by his brother Robert Benedetto of Hammonton, sisters in law Mary Benedetto, Mary Jane Casella and Dolores Lombardo. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing Wednesday July 29, 2009 at 9:30 AM St. Martin de Porres Church, S. Egg Harbor Road, Hammonton. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00AM at the church. Interment Holy Sepulcher Cemetery, Hammonton.
Donations may be made in Bud's memory to the charity of your choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Marinella Funeral Home. (marinellafuneralhome.com)

Mass of Christian Burial

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
St. Martin De Porres Church Park Ave Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037

Interment at: Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery 124 S. Chew Road Hammonton, New Jersey, United States 08037