Frederick J. Benedetto

Murrells Inlet, SC-Frederick J. Benedetto, Age 76, peacefully passed away at home on December 7, 2022 in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. Fred was born on April 15, 1946 to the late Alivo and Elizabeth Benedetto. He was predeceased by his brother, Thomas J. Benedetto, his mother, Elizabeth Benedetto and his step-mother, Helen Benedetto. Raised in Albany, New York, Fred served in the U. S. Navy after graduating from Albany High School. He retired from Travelers Insurance Company after 33 years of service, having started his career as an auto damage appraiser. He then became an area supervisor, Regional Manager for the Northeast Region, worked for the Home Office, and became responsible for the National Appraisal Program, was Vice-President of Sales for Precision Damage Control Services, was involved in industry advisory boards, and finally oversaw auto physical damage vendor relations. Following his retirement from Travelers/CitiGroup, he finished his career after 12 years with Insurance Auto Auctions, where he was Director of Customer Relations and developed an external audit program. He was a current member of Wachesaw Plantation Club in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina and a former longtime member of Shaker Ridge Country Club in Albany, New York. Golf was an important aspect of his life, providing many years of social, business and competitive interaction. He qualified for numerous New York State Amateur tournaments. He also experienced six holes-in-one at various locations, one of which was at the 2001 Senior Amateur at Niagara Falls Country Club. During this event, his hole-in-one occurred on the 12th hole, which was the same location where Tiger Woods had aced the hole during the 1994 Porter Cup. Fred was a loyal New York Yankees and Miami Dolphins fan to the very end, texting with some of his buddies throughout each Yankee game. He was survived by his wife, Mary Anne Greene Benedetto, step-son Kenneth Benedetto (Colleen), grandchildren Gabriella Cieszynski (Daniel), Alexandria and Nicholas Benedetto, and great-grandchildren, Alessandra, Emerson and Leo. Also survived by sister-in-law, Diana Benedetto, and nieces, Kelly Bradley and Beth Benedetto, great-nephews, Thomas Bradley, Zachary and Tyler Martin, great-niece Taylor Bradley, and great-great-niece Audrianna, brother-in-law John Greene (Amy), nephew David Greene (Rubie) and nieces Carrie and Lauren Greene, sister-in-law Patricia Donley and family. He is also survived by many cousins and family with whom he shared a special bond. With his unique brand of humor, Fred made a lasting impression on a multitude of dear friends in Albany, Murrells Inlet and across the country. He and Mary Anne enjoyed amazing world travel throughout their many years together and especially treasured the cruises and trips with the best friends anyone could ever have. Fred credits the guys in his Wachesaw Plantation Club Friday Men’s Christian Fellowship group for their valuable role in guiding him to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Their studies and close bond gave him tremendous support, particularly during the months of his cancer battle. A funeral service will take place on December 16, 2022 at 11:00 am at McVeigh Funeral Home at 208 N. Allen St. Albany, NY. Please enter the funeral home from the rear parking lot entrance only. A celebration of life service in Murrells Inlet, SC will be held at a later date. If you wish to remember Fred with a charitable donation, please consider https://ProjectGolf.org or the American Cancer Society. To leave a message for the family please visit www.McveighFuneralHome.com

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Frederick J. Benedetto

April 15, 1946 - December 7, 2022