Bennett B. Malozzi, Sr.

Bennett B. "Benny" Malozzi, Sr., 87, of Bethlehem, PA passed away Friday, March 23, 2012 at Phoebe Home Nursing & Rehab Center in Allentown, PA. Born August 20, 1924 in Martinsburg, WV he was the son of the late Catherine Malgissi and Joseph Malozzi. He was married to the late Ruth Frankett Malozzi with whom he celebrated 64 years of marriage.

Bennett worked at D. Theodoredis and Sons for over 50 years. He was a member of SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church in Bethlehem. Bennett had a passion for cooking for his family, enjoying his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and he loved traveling with his wife and friends.

Bennett will be lovingly remembered by his, sons, Bennett V. Malozzi, Jr. and his wife Sherrie and Michael J. Malozzi and his wife Pamela all of Bethlehem, three daughters Marianne Kisilewicz and her husband Michael of Blythe, CA, Patricia Fehnel and her husband William of New Tripoli and Carol Wiley and her companion Judd Schneider of Slatington, sisters, Rose Grether of Argentina and Frances Seldago of Harrisburg. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Bennett was preceded in death by his brothers, Louis, Phillip, Anthony, Joseph and Frank and sisters, Anne Malozzi, Mary Jani and Katie Malozzi.

SERVICES

A viewing will be held on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Connell Funeral Home 245 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018 from 11-12 PM followed by a service at 12 PM. Burial will be at Bethlehem Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bennett's name to SS. Simon and Jude Catholic Church 730 W. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.