I was saddened this morning to read about the death of Phil Bennett. I hadn't seen him in a while, but he was a very calm and good person. I hope that his friends and family are dealing okay.
Philip J. Bennett
Philip J. Bennett, age 52, of Erie, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. He was born in Erie on April 25, 1955, the son of Doris Bennett of Harborcreek and the late Perry Bennett. He had previously worked in the hotel industry and enjoyed gardening, photography and woodworking. Besides his mom, survivors include his brother, Perry “Allen” Bennett, Jr. and wife Linda of Albion, Pa. and his nephew, Benjamin Bennett. No calling hours will be observed. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road. Entombment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Park United Methodist Church, 4015 Niagara Place, Erie, PA 16511. To send condolences, visit www.dusckasfuneralhome.com. Sign the guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits
Published in the Erie Times-News on 2/19/2008.
Philip J. Bennett, age 52, of Erie, died Sunday, February 17, 2008. He was born in Erie on April 25, 1955, the son of Doris Bennett of Harborcreek and the late Perry Bennett. He had previously worked in the hotel industry and enjoyed gardening, photography and woodworking. Besides his mom, survivors include his brother, Perry “Allen” Bennett, Jr. and wife Linda of Albion, Pa. and his nephew, Benjamin Bennett. No calling hours will be observed. Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., East, 2607 Buffalo Road. Entombment, Wintergreen Gorge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Lawrence Park United Methodist Church, 4015 Niagara Place, Erie, PA 16511. To send condolences, visit
It's always hard to lose a good friend. My deepest sympathy, Michael.