Born in Greencastle, he was the son of Denzil and Barbara (Head) Benassi. He married Tonya (Aikee) Benassi, and she survives.
He was self-employed as a brick mason and had been so for several years.
Additional survivors include his son, Zachary Benassi and daughter Chelsea Benassi, both of Fillmore; his father, Fillmore; a brother, David Benassi and wife Carol, Fillmore; two sisters, Debbie Boswell, Cloverdale, and Brenda Hutto, Fillmore; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a nephew.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fillmore Cemetery with Rev. Steve Blaydes officiating.
Visitation is 4-8 p.m. Friday at Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle.
Condolences for the family can be e-mailed to inhpr@keystonegroup.com
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