[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27202]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


IN MEMORY OF JOHN DOMINICK BENEDETTO: HE SHARED HIS FAITH IN ETHICS AND 
                     FAIRNESS TOWARD HIS FELLOW MAN

                                 ______
                                 

                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 16, 2005

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay special tribute to my 
friend, John Dominick Benedetto, who died August 29, 2005, in Jupiter, 
Florida. His memory lives on in the loving embrace of his family and 
many friends.
  John brought a breath of love and beauty to everything he touched, 
whether in music, the arts, in the preparation of foods, or in his 
creativity as an entrepreneur.
  In World War II, he served his country in the U.S. Air Force. But his 
appreciation for this land was manifest most deeply in his heartfelt 
concern for all of its people. He truly believed that every man, woman 
and child was due--without distinction--the fairness and justice that 
are America's promise.
  In his unassuming way, John personified for me the great Godly virtue 
taught to us in the Gospel of Matthew: As you have done it unto one of 
the least of these, you have done it unto me.
  My love and condolences go out to Patricia, his faithful and loving 
wife of 28 years, their five daughters and two sons, their seven 
grandchildren, and of course, his brother, Tony.
  For the information of my colleagues I submit the following obituary 
which was published in the South Florida Sun-Sentinel on August 30, 
2005.

       Benedetto, John Dominick, was born on March 18, 1923 in New 
     York City, died August 29, 2005 in Jupiter, FL. He is 
     survived by his loving wife of 28 years Patricia, his brother 
     Tony, five daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren. As a 
     young boy, John sang with the Metropolitan Opera Company, 
     where his beautiful tenor voice resonated through the hills 
     of Italy. His talent and creativity was a mainstay throughout 
     his life, and manifested through his passion for music, life, 
     art, and family. After returning from his tour with the U.S. 
     Air Force during WWII, John became an entrepreneur whose 
     passion for invention was nurtured through the development of 
     many ideas and opportunities. As an innovative thinker, John 
     thought about ways to make the world a better place to live 
     and to foster positive social change. John loved to bring 
     people together, whether it was for a small family gathering 
     where he would create amazing meals with love, or simply 
     sitting on his dock and fishing with a friend or relative. 
     His travels and life's path brought him many experiences that 
     were colorfully shared In anecdotes over a card game or an 
     expertly mixed drink. John's charm and charisma attracted 
     many friends, and allowed him to touch many people. John will 
     be greatly missed. A private service will be arranged by the 
     family for a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family 
     thanks all who can please donate to the TRIPPS organization: 
     263 Shamey Lane Kennesaw, GA 30144 http://www.tripps.org/.

                          ____________________