Susan (Bowman) Benenati

Susan Benenati, (nee Bowman), 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at home in Kearny, NJ.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Thiele-Reid Family Funeral Home, 585 Belgrove Drive, Kearny, NJ on Sunday, June 8 from 3 to 7 p.m. Cremation will be private.

Born in Kearny, Susan was a lifelong resident.

Ms. Benenati was a proud member of the North Jersey Community Center of the Deaf, Inc.

She is survived by her daughters, Lisa Sebilia and her husband Vincent and Michelle Benenati-Soto and her husband, Jorge, her father, Ernest “Red” Bowman, one sister, Gail Grusenski and one brother, David Bowman.

Susan was the beloved grandmother of Emily and Frank Sebilia and Malia Soto and Jorge Soto, III. She also leaves three nephews and one niece.

She was predeceased by her mother, Eleanor (Brown) Bowman and her brother-in-law Stanley Grusenski.

She was adored by her grandchildren and loved being a grandmother. Susan never missed her grandchildren’s events. She lived and loved life to the fullest and will be deeply missed.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to the John Theurer Cancer Center. http://hackensackmeridianhealth.org

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