Joseph Michael Benny, Jr., passed away October 30, 2022, in Pompano Beach, FL. He was born June 1, 1941, in Bridgeport, CT, and attended Harrisburg Catholic High School, and joined the US Navy, assigned aboard the USS ARNEB.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Ingrid Heck Benny, two daughters, Jacqueline Felker (Robert) and Tina Metka (Bo); 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; nephew, Bryan Rentzel and a host of longtime and loyal friends.
Joe was a member of the Teamsters Union 776, Lawnton American Legion, Post 998, and VFW Post 1213. He was employed by Highway Film Delivery & Clark Transfer, retiring from the Mechanicsburg Navy Depot.
A visitation will be held Friday, December 9, 2022, at 11:00 am, followed by a prayer service at 11:30 am, Neill Funeral Home, 3501 Derry St., Harrisburg. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 1:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Greater Harrisburg, or to T2T.org.
