Dennis Michael Bennett Sr.'s Obituary
BENNETT Sr., Dennis Michael, 72, of Tampa, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015. Dennis was born in Ohio, June 12, 1943. He graduated from Grove City High School, moved to Florida in 1983 and retired from USF with his love of USF Football. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Colleen Bennett; son, Dennis M. Bennett Jr., daughter Melissa M. Bennett; his daughter-in-law Joyce Bennett; grandchildren, Dustan, Dylan and Miranda Bennett who he raised like a daughter and a granddaughter by marriage Chelsea Bennett; sisters Sue Ellen and Judy; and many nieces and nephews; and extended family member. Dennis had so many people who loved him, friends and neighbors, Ken and Andi Santo with his two godchildren, Jason & Kelly. The love and support through his cancer by Michael Cromer and his staff was unsurpassed, as the support and love of his family and friends. When he married Colleen he was welcomed into the Collins family as a true brother by Mac, Beverly and Manson Collins and Patricia Jones; the spouses, Jody & Sandy Collins were special to him and he loved them deeply. Dennis appreciated the love and support from all his families (The Bennetts, Collins and Largents). We will love and miss him more than we can say. He will always be in our hearts. The family will receive friends for Visitation Saturday, January 2, 2016 between 1 PM and 2 PM at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 U.S. Highway 301 North, Thonotosassa, FL 33592. Funeral Services will be Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 2 PM at the funeral home followed by Entombment at Sunset Memory Gardens.
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