Joseph L. Benson
Died: Sat., Apr. 16, 2011
Visitation
12:30 PM to 1:30 PM, Sat., Apr. 23, 2011
Location: - Not available -
Funeral Service
1:30 PM Sat., Apr. 23, 2011
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BENSON, Joseph L. (Ret. BPD) Of Barnstable, formerly of Walpole, April 16, age 78. Beloved husband of Rita E. (Stabin) of 55 years. Devoted father of Mark J. of Plymouth & Heidi L. Benson of Barnstable. Cherished brother of Richard A. of Weymouth & the late Charles E. (DPD) of Dedham, Loving grandfather of Crystal Santasaver of Fall River & great grandfather of Sadie, Donovan & David Santasaver. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, inlaws & friends. Visiting hour will be held Saturday afternoon from 12:30-1:30 at the Alexander F. Thomas & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Common St., WALPOLE, followed by a service at the funeral home at 1:30. Interment at Gethsemane Cemetery, West Roxbury. Relatives & friends invited. Joseph was a US Marine Corp. Veteran, Retired BPD Tactical Division, recipient of many awards including the Walter Scott Medal for Valor, First Director of Training for Boston Police Canine Unit & 43 other departments. Former VP of the USPCA & Judge of many national police canine trials. Please in lieu of flowers all donations can be made to Vested Interest in K9's, P.O. Box 9, East Taunton, 02718. For directions & guestbook please visit thomasfuneralhomes.com Alexander F. Thomas & Sons FH Walpole 508-668-0154
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TONY & MAUREEN LAMPERTI
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Posted Sat April 23, 2011
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MARK AND FAMILY, PLEASE KNOW WE WERE SADDENED TO READ OF YOUR DAD''S PASSING. KEEPING EVERYONE IN OUR PRAYERS.
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margaret hunter
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Posted Fri July 29, 2011
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Dear Mrs. Benson - I was in the library reading some old papers when I happened to see Mr. Benson's death, and I truly am sorry to learn of the loss of this wonderful person and animal lover. You may not remember a collie-mix that you had in your home,(in 1976!!), but my mother and I, accompanied by Fred Becker, a Boston police officer, visited your home for an "interview," and we were delighted to have "Sandy" join our family. He gave us 14 wonderful years of unconditional love, and we have always been grateful to Mr. Benson that we were so lucky. My mother had to be placed in a nursing home, and if ever there was a dog destined to be a "therapy dog" it was Sandy. He brought joy to countless patients. It was a heartbreak to have to put him to sleep in 1990. I will always remember your husband with fondness, and I send sincere sympathy to you and your family.
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