James Bennett died November 28, 2000 at age 88 in Salt Lake City.
He was born August 5, 1912 in Salt Lake City to Jerome and Lillie Bennett.
James married Marie Teresa Petit on April 12, 1937 at Sacred Heart Cath-olic Church in Salt Lake City. The mar-riage was performed by Rev. Msgr. Hunt.
James worked for Newspaper Agency Corporation for 44 years and retired September 1977.
James was a long time member of St. Ambrose parish. He was a creative person that did oil painting, woodworking, stain glass lamps, and enjoyed politics.
James is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie; two sons, James, Sacramento, CA.; Jerry, Salt Lake; two daughters, Marie Schlemmer, Sacramento, CA.; Anne Ricarrdi, St. George; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Friday December 1, at 10:30 a.m. at Christus St. Joseph Villa, 451 Bishop Federal Lane were friend may call from 10 a.m. till time of service. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery, 4th Ave and "T" Street.
In lieu of flowers donations my be made to St. Joseph Villa (Senior Apartment Fund-c/o Irma Sine), 451 Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Funeral Director Neil O'Donnell and Sons Mortuary.