Age 90, peacefully passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Benny was born on September 23, 1933 in Bloomfield, where he lived a long and wonderful life surrounded by the family he treasured.

He was the beloved husband of the late Florine (Fezza) Mannella; loving father of Lynn (Don) Geruschat and John (Becci) Mannella; cherished grandfather of Phillip (Anna) Javins Mannella, Amanda (William) Grandon, Adam (Morgan) Mannella, Jordan Mannella, Chelsea (James) Geruschat and Andrew Mannella; devoted great-grandfather of Emery Mannella and Emi Grandon; predeceased by his brother and sisters; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, godchildren and close friends.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Friday, November 17, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Service at the Funeral Home on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.