Malcom G. Bennett's Obituary
Malcolm G. Bennett passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2009 at the age of 86.
Beloved Husband of 62 years to Rae Longshore Bennett. Loving father of Malcolm R. Bennett, Brian M. Bennett and Christian A. Bennett. Father-in-law of Arleen, Georgiana and Robin Bennett. Son of the late Bertha DeVyrst Bennett and William A. Bennett. Grandfather of Melissa Rae, Alex, Megan, Madison and Kelsey Bennett. Also survived by one sister, Ruth Duracher.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WW II, former treasurer of William F. Surgi Equipment Company and Acadian Millwork. He was a member and past president of the New Orleans Credit Men Association. He was a native of New Orleans and a resident of the Northshore for the past 23 years. He graduated from St. Aloysius High School and Tulane University.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Monday, December, 14 2009 at 12:30 PM from the Chapel at E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, 2260 W. 21st. Ave., Covington, LA 70433 with visitation on Monday beginning at 11:00 AM until Mass time.
Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family would prefer donations to the American Diabetes Association.
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