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Alexander Joseph Benedetto, 85, a resident of Rio Rancho, NM since 1970, passed away after a short illness on Monday, March 5, 2007 with his family at his side. Born in Wappingers Falls, NY, he was the son of Alexander Benedetto and Marietta Ciarfella. Known to his family as "Sandre" or "Hawk" and "Al" to his friends, he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Al was a veteran of the US Army during World War II. He was a police officer and past Fire Chief in Wappingers Falls, NY before relocating to NM. Al was with the Sandoval County Sheriff's Dept. in the 1970's, and began his own landscaping business in Rio Rancho. He was the first Commander of VFW Post 5890. Al is survived by his wife of 47 years, Diane Benedetto; children, R. Alan Liccione and wife Chang, Cheryl Liccione-Doody and husband Bill, Glenn Benedetto and wife Teri, Todd Benedetto and wife Cheryl, all of Rio Rancho, Jill McBride and husband Stuart of Albuquerque, and Craig Benedetto and wife Chris of Chandler, AZ; grandchildren, Robert Liccione, Leann Liccione, Paul Leonard and wife Corlie, Jason Leonard, Chad Benedetto, Ryan Benedetto, Melanie Benedetto, Julianna Benedetto, Jenelle Benedetto, Travis McBride, Cody McBride, Hannah McBride, Brianne Garrelts, Niki Benedetto, Katelynn Benedetto and another grandchild due in October. Great-grandchildren, Colten Leonard, Jesse Leonard, and Maddison Leonard. Al's life will be celebrated in a Memorial Service at 1:00 PM on Friday, March 9, 2007 in the Chapel of Daniels Family Funeral Services at Vista Verde, Sara Rd. at Meadowlark Ln, Rio Rancho. Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to New Mexico Cancer Center Foundation, 4901 Lang Ave. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87109. Arrangements by Daniels Family Funeral Services 4310 Sara Rd. Rio Rancho, New Mexico 892-9920
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