It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Kathleen M. Benfey of Rome, New York, born in Salamanca, New York, who passed away at the age of 64, on September 23, 2023. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Kathleen M. Benfey to show support.

She was predeceased by : her father James Leary. She is survived by : her mother Irene Bankovic Leary (Dolly) of Bachelor's Degree; her husband David Benfey; her children, Kelly of Milwaukee, WI and Eric of Buffalo; and her siblings, Julie Badger (Scott) and Jim Leary (Carrie). She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Kathy's memory to Feeding America, Rome Rescue Mission, or Forging Youth Resilience (FYR).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Barry Funeral Home