Obituary of Bennett A. Messer

Bennett A. Messer, age 89 died on January 29, 2013. Bennett lived in Stratford over 40 years before moving to Sewell 15 years ago. Bennett served in the Army Air Corp during World War II from 1943-1946. He worked as a mechanic for United Airlines in Philadelphia, retiring in 1988 after 40 years. He was predeceased by his wife Meta (nee Rhoads) and son Keith Bennett Messer. Survived by his daughter in law Elizabeth A. Messer and grandchildren Taylor and Krystal Messer. Graveside services will be private in Greenwood Cemetery, Manasquan, NJ. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Keith Messer Scholarship Fund, c/o TD Bank, 51 N. Woodbury Rd., Pitman, NJ 08071. Memories may be shared at www.kelleyfhpitman.com.