Death date: Mar 24, 2022
Dennis Floyd Benac, formerly of Bell, Florida passed away Thursday morning, March 24, 2022, at The Atrium in Gainesville, Florida following a courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was born January 15, 1952, in Flint, Michigan to F Read Obituary
Dennis was a really good guy. Miss him. Chilton Hines, Greens at West End.
We think of Dennis as the Renaissance Man of our time, able to do just about anything. A good friend to so many, always ready to help if needed. We know even though we didn’t see him that often, if we called Dennis to ask for an opinion or help he would say “how can I help?” He marched to his own drummer. It was a blessing knowing him.
I will truly miss the good times and laughter and your quick wit during our holiday get togethers with Patty and Debbie that cannot be replaced. Thank you Dennis, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Bob.
ALOHA to my friend Dennis💖😭
Dennis recently told me: "The way I see I've packed 90 year's into 70 I don't feel cheated"
He took care of so many details before he left and was so practical to the very end. He was a good man, loved his animals, flowers and friends and will be missed by many.
I will miss his laughter and friendship, but I am relieved to know he is no longer suffering.
MUCH LOVE ❤️ to all who mourn his passing.
Kay Rose Zarobsky
I can't think of Dennis without also thinking of Frank Sinatra's anthem. It could have been written for Dennis:
...I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much more
I did it, I did it my way
Regrets, I've had a few
But then again, too few to mention
I did what I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I planned each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, much, much more
I did it, I did it my way
Yes, there were times, I'm sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
And through it all, whenever there was doubt
I ate it up and spit it out
I faced it all and I stood tall
And did it, did it my way
I've loved, laughed and cried
I had my fill, my share of losing
And now, as tears subside
I find that it's all so amusing
And to think I did all that
And may I say not in a shy way
No, no, not me
I did it my way
For what is a man, what has he got
If not himself, then he has naught
Not to say the things that he truly feels
And not the words of someone who kneels
The record shows I took all the blows
And did it my way.
RIP, my friend. I'll miss the surprise bags of crazy fresh homegrown produce, the knowledge that help was just a phone call away and that little truck that had everything you could possibly need to fix anything.
--Alix
Goodbye Dennis. I miss you so very much. You were my best friend and brother and protector and helper and so much more. I still cannot believe you are gone. Your light will carry forward. Cancer cannot take that from us. I love you. Your sister, Patty
