Wellsville, NY - Clarence H. "Clancy" Benz, born Feb. 18, 1930, in Orchard Park, son of Edward and Emma (Thiel) Benz, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010.
A 1947 graduate of Orchard Park High School, he served in the U. S. Army from 1953-1955, which included time in Japan in the Signal Corps. He worked for Bell Telephone Company starting in 1955 until his retirement from Verizon in 1992.
He was married on May 4, 1968 to his beloved wife Mary (Walsh), who survives. He is also survived by four sons, William (Andrea) Benz of Buffalo; Joseph (Roxanne) Benz of Durham, NC; Robert (Kimberly) Benz of Corning and Martin (Cristin) Benz of Chaffee, two brothers, Howard Benz of Hamburg; Gerald (Margaret) Benz of Lancaster; three, sisters Evelyn Benz of Williamsville; Dorothy (Bernard) Perl of Varysburg and Alice (Richard) Graffeo of West Seneca; sisters-in-law Alice Benz of Hamburg; Shirley Benz of Hamburg; Patricia Walsh of Tucson, Az.; Jane Walsh of Wellsville. Grandchildren Haley, Gianna, Lilian, Terrence, Nathan, Emma Benz and Thomas Rogers as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.
He was predeceased by brothers Raymond of Orchard Park; Lee of Hamburg; and Norbert of West Seneca; sister-in-law Doris Benz of Hamburg; brothers-in-law James Walsh of Tucson, Az., and Robert Walsh of Wellsville.
Clancy grew up on his family farm and enjoyed farm work throughout his life. He loved the Immaculate Conception Fun Fair and worked at it before, during and after for 30 years, enjoying every minute. He also enjoyed watching high school and grade school athletics. Clancy volunteered with Meals on Wheels and Mercy Associates.
Friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:30 am at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc. in Wellsville. The Rosary will be recited on Tuesday at 3:45 pm in the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Wellsville with Monsignor Vincent Becker as celebrant. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Wellsville. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Immaculate Conception School or the charity of donor's choice. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
The Arizona Walsh Family sends their love and hearts are heavy with the loss of our Uncle Clancy.
ReplyDeleteWe would love to be with you in person, but know we are with you in spirit.
God bless,
Sharon, John, Kristi & Peter Farrell
Jim Walsh
Patricia Walsh
Joe and Family,
ReplyDeleteWe were sorry to learn the passing of your Dad. I will always remember he and your Mom from our younger days at ICS. May you find comfort in knowing that you are your family our in our thoughts. In deepest sympathy,
Kimberly Dates-Lynch and Karen Dates
Mary, Boys and families, Relatives,
ReplyDeleteWe are thinking of you at this time and sending our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerest sympathies,
Rick and Sue Whinery
Deepest sympathy to Aunt Alice Benz Graffeo and her husband, our Uncle Richie Graffeo, and their family.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love,
Ruthie and Bill Harnisch
Dear Mary and Boys,
ReplyDeleteWe were sorry that we could not attend the funeral, but our prayers were with you.
We will always remember the fun times, the gettogethers, card games and teasing that always took place when we met.
Love,
Don and Phyllis
Dear Mary and Sons,
ReplyDeleteWith warm thoughts of Clancy, I send my sympathies to you and yours. May the Lord be with you during this trying time.
Paula Babey