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Edward Y. Bennett, Jr.
1922 2014

Edward Y. Bennett, Jr.

December 29, 1922 — January 4, 2014

Edward Y. "Ed" Bennett, 91, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, formerly of New Albany, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. Ed was a United States Coast Guard veteran proudly serving his country during WWII. He was a former employee of Magnavox-Phillips and IT&T.

Ed was born on December 29, 1922 in New Albany, Indiana to the late Edward Y., Sr. and Blanche Bennett. He was also preceded in death by his children, Diana and Timothy Bennett.

He is survived by his loving wife, Regina Esther (Christiansen) Bennett; sons, Alan Bennett (Judy), Tom Bennett (Susan), Christopher "Kip" Bennett; 8 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Friday, January 17, 2014 at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). Private burial will take place at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in New Albany.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warriors Project (PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675).
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Friday, January 17, 2014

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