Connie Ann Bennett

Connie Ann Bennett, 83, of Weirton died Saturday March 14, 2015. Born on December 8, 1931 in Weirton, WV, Connie was a daughter of the late John and Mary Rose Perrino Orecchio. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joseph, John and Tony Orecchio; and her sisters, Mary Rocchio, Angela Paolo, and Minnie Eafrati. While visiting Parris Island, SC, she met a United States Marine, Junior Bennett, and the two were united in marriage in August of 1955. Connie retired from Hancock Manufacturing, where she was a press operator. The best mother ever, she was very proud of her two sons, and their accomplishments. Patrick practices law and David practices medicine. She is survived by her husband, Junior; her two sons, Patrick and David Bennett and their wives, Denise and Nancy respectively; a sister, Rose Ann Relotto; grandchildren, Jennifer, David, Anthony, Lexi, Jennifer, Terese and Anna; and great grandchildren, Mia, Gianna, Dominic, and Daniella. Visitation will be 4-8 PM Tuesday at the Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 12 noon Wednesday, at Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Fr. Manny Gelido will preside. Entombment will follow at Saint Paul's Cemetery.