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David J. DiBenedetto, 70, passed away on July 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Patricia (Tellerico) DiBenedetto for 33 years. Dave was born on July 10, 1952. He grew up in Southington and was the eldest son of the late Frank and Carmella (Perillo) DiBenedetto. Dave loved his Italian-American heritage, his garden, cooking, and riding his Harley on the open road traveling six times across America. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Isabella Council #15. "Animale," as he was often called, had a bark worse than his bite. He had a heart of gold and was a loyal friend. Dave was a Southington Police Officer until he owned and operated DiBenedetto's Restaurant in Plainville for 12 years. He expressed his love through cooking for others especially during Lent at St. Thomas School where he made and served his famous pasta fagioli. In between the craziness, he created fond memories taking family trips to the beach and having picnics in the backyard. In his free time, you could find him watching the New York Yankees or NASCAR racing. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and children, playing cribbage or setback. In addition to his wife, he leaves behind his three daughters Nicola (Keith), Rachael (Branden), and Sarah (Todd); his godmother, Anne Benedetto and siblings, Marie, Frank (Cathy), Diane, Carmel, Michelle, Tommy, & Tony and in-laws Patricia Tellerico, Mark, Ann Marie, Kathy (Dan), Joe (Sue), Tina (Jim) and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. The family would like to thank Dr. Ralph Prezioso, Dr. Antoine Ferneini, the Fresenius Dialysis Center, Ronnie Serafino and respective staff for the care they provided over the years, and Nurse Peter DelBuono. His funeral will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 9:15 a.m. from the DellaVecchia Funeral Home, 211 N. Main St., Southington to St. Aloysius Church, 254 Burritt St., Plantsville for a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. Burial will follow at St. Thomas Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday from 4-8pm. For online condolences and directions please visit, www.dellavecchiasouthington.com (http://www.dellavecchiasouthington.com) In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southington Bread for Life, PO Box 925, Southington, CT 06489.
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