Anna Benardino
Age - 95
December 2, 2023
Anna Catherine (Chiado) Benardino was born to Mary and Joseph Chiado on June 2, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 95, she had a long life that was well-lived. She passed quietly in the early hours of November 28, 2023.
Anna is back in the arms of her husband, Marty, to whom she was married 65 years! Anna is also reunited with her mom and dad; her sister, Rose; her brother, Don; in-laws, Angeline and Edward; brother-in-law, Mike; and the many friends and family she has lost over the years.
Anna was a full-time mom and part-time bank teller. She enjoyed family meals, vacations, and cards. In her Florida retirement she enjoyed golf, walks on the beach, and family visits. While she couldn't out-drive Marty, she always found the fairway which was a good thing! As for boating - not so much - even though their boat was named for her! She enjoyed travel all throughout Michigan, the USA, and Europe! Mostly, she enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren!
Anna is survived by her three children, Kenneth (Emily) Benardino, Kathryn (Don) McVaugh, and David Benardino; eight grandchildren, Jason (Beth) Valade, Nathan Benardino, Sarah (Jack) Basmadjian, Allison (Dan) Dunlap, Abby Benardino, Amy (Chris) Button, Carly (Drew) Purcell, and Jonathon McVaugh; and finally her eleven great-grandchildren, Tony, Will and Cate Valade, Kaidence, Kyrin and Korbin Shiflet, Ashton McVaugh, Ezra Benardino and Sophia, Rocco and Luca Basmadjian. She is also survived by many friends, extended family, and her neighbors and staff at the Grand Haven Living Center - her home for the past 11 years!
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 10:30 AM, with a one-hour prior visitation from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM, at St. Gerard Catholic Church, 4437 W Willow Hwy. , Lansing, MI 48917. Following Mass, Anna will be laid to rest at St. Joseph Cemetery, 2520 W Willow St. , Lansing, MI 48917.
Memorial contributions in Anna's memory may be made to the Disabled American Veterans.Show more