Joseph Stanley Bengier
October 27, 1927 ~ August 30, 2015
Joseph Stanley Bengier, 87 of Weirton, WV died Sunday, August 30, 2015 in Weirton Medical Center.
Born October 27, 1927, in Miller Station, OH, he was a son of the late Peter and Constance (Kujawa) Bengier. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Wanda Magnone Bengier, brothers Stanley and Casimir Bengier; and sisters Stella Stunda, Mary Anderson, Regina Bengier, Valeria Bicanovsky, Catherine Bengier and Anna Thomas.
Joe retired as a roller from Weirton Steel. He served in the Navy on the USS Conway and was a member of St. Joseph the Worker Church, Holy Name Society and the Knights of Columbus 3734.
When Joe wasn't spending time with his family, he enjoyed gardening, bocce and playing golf.
The Bengier family held a reunion last weekend at Oglebay Park where Joe enjoyed visiting with many of his relatives at a celebration of life. Joe commented it was one of the best days of his life.
He is survived by his wife Dolores (Kansa) Bengier; sons, John (Pamela) Bengier of Apopka, FL, Joseph (Andrea) Bengier of Dumfries, VA, Jim (Jane) Bengier of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Jeffery (Vickie) Bengier of Warsaw, NY; stepson Bruce Hoover (Ellen) of Lemon Grove, CA; stepdaughter Denise (T.J) Jedinak of Columbus, OH; brother Frank "Bunny" Bengier ; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law Edward Kansa and Matt Magnone, Sr.; as well as many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at Greco Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton. St. Joseph Holy Name Society will recite the rosary at 5:30 PM.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 AM Thursday at St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church. Father Alfred Obiudu will officiate.
Entombment will follow at St. Paul Mausoleum
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church, 224 California Avenue, Weirton, WV 26062.
Funeral Home:
Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
3219 Main Street
Weirton, WV
US 26062
My dearest Uncle Joe you will be missed very very much.
My prayers are with you, Aunt Dolores, John, Joe, Jim and Jeff and your families.
Dolores & Family
Cherie & I would like to pass on our condolences with your loss. We have really grown to love Joe over the last few years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
God Bless,
Bernie & Cherie
Mrs. Bengier and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of your husband. We are sorry for you and your families loss.
Joe and Janice Pepe
Mrs. Bengier and family,
I am a friend a co-worker of Jeff and my family and I send our deepest condolences to you all at this time of sadness. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayer.
Cheryl and Todd Dimitroff, Adrianna Chelsie and Nikolas
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Joseph Stanley Bengier, give you peace, comfort and strength…
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your work on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of….. US Navy Veteran, Joseph Stanley Benguer, “A True American Hero†God Blessâ€
†Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 â€
Rich and I send the entire Bengier family our deepest sympathies. We were honored to be “Honorary Bengiers”. Joe will truly be missed.