Joseph Albert Benigni, passed away peacefully at home, on March 6, 2017, at the age of 92, surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his adored wife of 64 years, Catherine Nora (Davitt), parents Martino and Elena Benigni, grandson, lan Michael Dailey, and sister Bertha Galvin.

He is survived by his four daughters, Judy Wolter (Cary Self), Janet Roedel (Fred), Patti Dold (Tim), Beth Wulker (Tom), and sister, Lucille Dixon. He was a loving grandfather to Keith Wolter, Adam Wolter (Rebecca), Joe Dold (April), Jenny Held (Danny), Drew Dailey (Samantha) and Alyssa Dailey (Tim Stickley), and great-grandfather to Logan and Casey Wolter, Millie, Harper and Cate Dold, and his newest great-grandson, Ethan Dailey.

Joe attended Purcell High School before entering the Marine Corps. He fought in some of the toughest battles in the South Pacific during WWII, including Iwo Jima, Tinian and Saipan.

Joe’s greatest pride was his family, and he was happiest when everyone was together. He loved his pets, with three dogs and two cats at his side during the last days of his short illness. We are blessed as a family to have had such a loving and caring father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle to many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., prior to the Mass of Christian Burial at Guardian Angels Church, 6539 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45230.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Cincinnati,Inc., P.0. Box 633597, Cincinnati, Ohio 45263-3597, to whom we are so grateful for their care, compassion and guidance. Memorials may also be made to The Peppermint Pig Animal Rescue, 8255 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45255. Condolences may be shared with family through Fares J. Radel Funeral Home.