Geraldine A. (Scaccia) Benzing

Geraldine A. (Scaccia) Benzing

Age 83. Of Grand Island. Passed away peacefully September 30. She was born February 5, 1942 in Cleveland, OH, the daughter of the late Andrew and G. Mae Scaccia. Jeri grew up in Westfield, graduated in 1959 and went to Bryant and Stratton College. She had been employed by Occidental Chemical as an administrative assistant on Grand Island for many years before retiring. She enjoyed crocheting, playing Bingo, doing jigsaw puzzles, making molded chocolates and book marks. Geraldine most especially loved spending time with her family and friends. Jeri was a member of the Arthritis Foundation for several years, as well as a member of the Grand Island Historical Society. She is survived by her daughter Nicole (Robert) Agnello of Grand Island, her brother Sandy (Sharon) Scaccia of Mequon, Wisconsin and The Villages, Florida and her grandsons Robert III and Joshua Agnello of Grand Island. Family and friends may call Saturday from 10-12 with a Funeral Service at noon at Kaiser Funeral Home, 1950 Whitehaven Rd. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Heart Association in Geraldine's memory.