Obituary of Germaine M. Beninati

Germaine M. Beninati

Germaine M. Beninati (nee Zawaski) of Lower Makefield Township, PA passed away on Monday August 9, 2021 after a valiant fight with aging. She was 87.

Born in Pottstown, PA, daughter of the late Stanley and Anne Benolus Zawaski, she resided in Yardley-Makefield for the past 46 years.

Germaine approached all of her interests with boundless enthusiasm especially for family activities with her husband, daughters, and grandchildren. She had a variety of interests in which she engaged with gusto. Whether it be antiquing, travel, casino trips, bridge or mahjong you could count on Germaine’s competitive spirit. She was able to balance her zest for life with a wonderful sense of humor.

She is survived by her husband, Vincent J. Beninati; three daughters, Lisa Farrell and her husband, Dennis of Morrisville, PA, Christine Beninati and her partner, Bill Halloran of Ringoes, NJ, and Susan Westmoreland and her husband, Justin of Fort Lupton, CO; three grandchildren, Lindsay Farrell, Kelsey Farrell, and Sierra Westmoreland, and one great grandchild, Holland Nicholson.

Friends are invited to call from 11am to 12:30pm on Monday August 16th at the FitzGerald-Sommer Funeral Home, 17 S. Delaware Avenue (River Road), Yardley, PA.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Philabundance; Doctors Without Borders or the charity of your choice.