Albert M. Benedict, Jr., age 75, of North Andover passed away on Saturday, July 23rd, at Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston. Raised and educated in Medford, he was the son of the late Albert M. and Margaret "Maggie" (Leone) Benedict. Albert lived in Medford until 2012 when he and his wife relocated to North Andover. He worked for many years as facility manager for the City of Medford.
Albert could fix anything around the house. When not doing home repairs, he loved playing Pickle Ball. He also enjoyed summers in Gloucester, and loved to travel. His favorite destination was Disney World.
Albert was the beloved husband of Lorna (Spina) Benedict, and the devoted father of Sheryl Sciaudone and her husband Paul of North Andover, and Brian Benedict and his wife Lisa of Middleton. He was the loving grandfather of Cristian, Oliver, Vera and Eva, and the dear brother of Robert Benedict and his wife Therese of Amagansett, NY, and brother-in-law of John Spina and his wife Janice of Londonderry, NH. Albert is also survived by his very special aunt Gloria Leone of Gloucester, and many loving nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., Medford on Wednesday, July 27th at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Joseph Church, 118 High St., Medford, at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, July 26th, from 4 through 8 PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
Albert’s family requests that flowers be omitted, and expressions of sympathy be made in the form of contributions in Albert’s name to Caring for a Cure – Mass General Hospital, online at: www.massgeneral.org/cancer-center/everyday-amazing/caring-for-a-cure.