Frederick R. Bennett

Frederick Bennett, born March 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away in March 2026. The son of the late Charles and Helen Benowits and brother of the late Arnold Bennett, Fred grew up in Brooklyn before building a rich life centered on family, education, and sports.

In 1969, Fred and his wife Rosalind moved to New Jersey, where they raised their children. A dedicated teacher and supervisor, he also coached numerous Little League, softball, and basketball teams, and served as a camp and waterfront director, spending many joyful summers outdoors with young people. He was an avid athlete himself, playing stickball, tennis, swimming, and golf, and later contributed his time as an umpire for Palm Beach County baseball teams. A lifelong sports fan, he remained loyal to the Yankees, New York Giants, and Knicks, later adding the Florida Panthers to his list of favorites.

After retiring in 1995, Fred and Rosalind moved to Florida, where they traveled the world together, often with their children and grandchildren. Above all, Fred was a devoted family man who cherished time with his extended family and lifelong friends.

He is survived by his wife of many years, Rosalind Bennett; his daughter Julie Bennett Pere and her husband David Pere; his son Michael Bennett and his wife Bonnie Bennett; six grandsons, Brett Pere and his wife Drew, Adam Pere, Brady Pere and his wife Natalie, Kevin Pere, Dylan Bennett, and Shawn Bennett; and two great-grandchildren, Sophie and Casey Pere.