Joseph E. Benzoni, 89, formerly of Palmer Township died Saturday, July 21, 2012 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.
Born: September 23, 1922 in Phillipsburg, he was a son of the late Joseph and Marina (Roncoroni) Benzoni.
Personal: He and his wife, the former Ella Seitz were married 66 years. He was a Licensed Professional Engineer and was president of the former Lehigh Valley Supply Co., Allentown. He later founded and was president of A & B Supply Co./Johnstone Supply. He retired in 1991. Joseph was a graduate of Phillipsburg High School and Alfred State University and served with the Army Air Corps on the Aleutian Islands during WWII. He served on the Board of the Easton Suburban Water Authority for 21 years and was chairman for 15 years.
Memberships: He was a member of St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church. He was also a member of the American Legion, Brown & Lynch, Post 9, the Pomfret Club and the Y R Club, Easton and he was an avid bridge player.
Survivors: wife, Ella; daughter, Ellen Wallace and her husband, Tom of Bethlehem Township; son, Joseph Benzoni and his wife, Lynn of San Diego and four grandchildren, Craig and Eric Wallace and Brandon and Justin Benzoni. His brother, Felix Benzoni died earlier.
Services: 10:30 am Thursday in St. Jane Frances de Chantal Church, 4049 Hartley Ave., Palmer Township. Call from 7 – 8:30 pm Wednesday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton.
Memorials: Good Samaritan Fund, Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth, PA 18064 or The Children’s Home of Easton, 2000 S. 25th St., Easton, PA 18042.
William Walters
July 24, 2012 at 8:22 am
To Joe’s family: I remember him as a fine gentleman and a very honest and fair businessman who I had the pleasure to do business with from the Lehigh Valley Supply days through his formation of A&B Supply with Jack Alfano. And also a great and former Suburban Kiwanis charter member.
Thomas and Greta Seitz
July 24, 2012 at 9:46 am
To Joe’s family: We are sadden by the passing of Uncle Joe. He will always be remembered for his humor, kindness, and his ever present smile. I remember our visits when he would heckle my Dad (John M. Seitz) for being so slow and always calling him “Joe”. My Dad called everyone he knew, even his boys, Joe. We will miss Uncle Joe and have Ella and the extended family in our thoughts and prayer.
Thomas and Greta Seitz
John and Inger Seitz
July 24, 2012 at 7:18 pm
My memories of Uncle Joe go back many years. I spent many a summer with Uncle Joe and Aunt Ella when I was a young tyke. One of my best memories is when Uncle Joe use to always tease me and tell me that the stretch marks on his biceps is where babies came from. He had such a great sense of humor and a kindly heart. We will dearly miss him, yet I feel he will always be there for those who love him. Our hearts and prayers go out to Aunt Ella and his extended family.
John and Inger Seitz
Mark Biedlingmaier
July 26, 2012 at 9:54 pm
Dear Mrs. Benzoni and family: Such a pleasure to know this humble and gentle man of Faith, family, and commitment to his community. My sincerest condolences for strength and healing at time time of transition. Warmest wishes and sympathies to you all, Fondly, Mark Biedlingmaier, Washington, DC