James Benedict

James Earl Benedict
Horseheads, NY

Passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at the age of 83. Jim was born October 1, 1938 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Elmer and Agnes Harper Benedict. In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his sisters, Jean Mashewske, Virginia Miller and Anita Hammond, brother-in-law Charles Mashewske; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Marilyn and Ted Bailey. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Ellen M. Bullard Benedict; daughters, Dr. Amy Leigh Benedict of Philadelphia, PA, and Hope Ellen Benedict of Elmira Heights, NY; granddaughters, Kathryn Leigh Martin and Sara Margaret Benedict-Augustine; brothers-in-law, Roy Miller and Phil Hammond; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends.

Jim graduated from Horseheads High School, attended Elmira College and served his country honorably with the United States Army. He retired as owner and proprietor of Northside TV in Horseheads for over 20 years and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Horseheads for 69 years. Jim was a very loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. In addition to his work for the church, he was a volunteer at the Food Pantry and a passionate collector of model trains. The family will welcome relatives and friends to First Presbyterian Church, 2943 Westinghouse Rd., Horseheads, NY 14845 on Saturday, May 7, 2022 from 10 to 11 AM. Jim's Memorial Service will follow at 11 AM with Rev. Aaron Frank. He will be laid to rest at Maple Grove Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Those wishing to remember Jim please consider donations in his memory to the Horseheads Food Pantry at the church. The family would like to thank the staff at Corning Guthrie Hospital and the Office of the Aging, especially James for the excellent care he received.