BENEDETTI
Mary Rose, (nee Nestor) age 83, on October 27, 2025, of Springfield, PA, formerly of South Philadelphia.
Mary was a devoted Wife to the love her of life, her Ben, for 51 years. She was the most loving and caring Mother to her children, James, Elizabeth and Thomas. Mary loved cooking for her family and always had a plate of her delicious food waiting for anyone who came through her kitchen door! Family time was above all, especially spending Sunday dinners with her grandchildren! Mary loved to spend time shopping, walking with her friends, cleaning, and creating a beautiful home for her family.
Predeceased by her husband, James “Ben” Benedetti, her son, Thomas, and her parents, Elizabeth (nee Cori) and John Nestor.
Survived by her children, James, Elizabeth (Raymond) Bewley and her four grandchildren, Thomas, Nina (Josh) Harper, Christina (Maximus) Hall, and Nicole, her two great-grandchildren, Lilah and Anthony, and her daughter-in-law, Elaine Benedetti; loving sister of Clara (Carmine) Zulli, Margaret (Jerry) Judge, and Lucille Nestor and the late John (Diane) Nestor, Roseanne (William) Lerario, Elizabeth Hanstein.
Relatives & friends are invited to her Visitation, Tuesday, November 4th, 9:30 AM – 10:15 AM followed by her Funeral Mass 10:30 AM ALL IN CHURCH at Saint Francis of Assisi Parish, 136 Saxer Ave, Springfield, PA 19064. Inurnment Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery.
Contributions to Mary Rose’s memory can be made to CHOP Foundation, P.O. Box 781352 Philadelphia, Pa. 19178- 1352.
ARR. KISH FUNERAL HOME
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