Obituary of Arthur Bennett

BENNETT, Arthur P. died peacefully on August 3, two days shy of his 91st birthday. Born in Sayville, Long Island, he resided in Ridgewood before moving to Wyckoff in 1959. A veteran of the United States Coast Guard, he served his country proudly during World War II. Until his retirement, he was employed as a CPA by the New York Life Insurance Co. A member of the Saddle River branch of the United States Power Squadron, he and his wife spent countless summers sailing the waters off Long Island. A quiet man, Arthur had a heart that touched many people. Whether it was family, friend, stranger, or even a stray cat, if a helping hand was needed, he was there to offer it. He will be sadly missed. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Laura Krueger Bennett, brother Donald A. Bennett, and sisters Geraldine D. Casson and Janet P. Bennett. He is survived by his nephew, John B. Casson of Midland Park, and nieces Nan Farrington of Brainerd, MN, Robyn Erickson of HoHoKus, and Janice Day of Seneca Falls, NY. He is also survived by several grand-nephews and grand-nieces. The family will receive friends at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home (www.vpfh.com), 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ on Friday, 5:00 until 7:00 PM. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, 10:30 AM at the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Saddle River, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, 2 Shelter Lane, Oakland, NJ 07436.