George Wright Benoit of Pearl River, NY, 83 years old, passed away on November 24, 2019. George graduated from Queens College in New York, attended Fordham Law school and became a member of the NY Bar Association in 1962. He founded the Wall Street firm, Matthews & Wright, and was active in the Municipal Bond market for over 50 years. He was an avid tennis player and a member of the Nyack Field Club.
George is survived by his wife Maureen to whom he was married for 63 years. Their life together was enhanced by sharing special time with family and friends. He is survived by his four children, Anne (Mike) Mullen, George Jr. (Judith) Benoit, Kevin (Nadine) Benoit, Nancy (Alan) Zucco. He was deeply loved by his 10 grandchildren, Allison, Kristin, Nicholas, Jacqueline, Kerry, Eric, James, Blake, Sofia, and Corey. Also, survived by his loving brother, Arthur Benoit, and his many nieces and nephews.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 29th, from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Higgins Funeral Home in New City, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, November 30th, 10:00 AM, at St. Augustine’s Church, New City, NY, followed by Interment at St. Anthony’s Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.
Donations in honor of George may be made to Birthright of Rockland.
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