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Benny J., age 85, a resident of Rio Rancho, passed away on March 19, 2009. Benny was born July 8, 1923 in Newark, New Jersey. He graduated from Newark H.S. Trade School as an aircraft mechanic. When WWII started, Benny entered the Army Air Corps, as a aircraft mechanic specialist. He was stationed in China, Burma, India, C.B.I. 14th Air Force. Benny was a crew chief, repaired and maintenanced airplane engines, also search and rescue missions. He received an Honorable Discharge, Distinguished Unit Badge and Good Conduct Medal. After WWII, Benny worked several years as a courier agent for NATO, delivering aircraft to NATO Forces from the United States, active in VFW in New Jersey, retired from General Motors twenty years ago. Benny was married to Ruth Scucci, she passed away in 1989. He is survived by his son, Lawrence Scucci; brother, Angelo Scucci and wife Lee of Parsippany, NJ. Service and interment will be at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe on Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.
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