In spending my time this afternoon, searching for addresses and phone numbers for the reunion in 2018, I came across information that said that Leroy Benedict had passed away.  So I did an online search and found his obituary.  I am posting it for anyone who might be interested.

Thank you for your military service Leroy. 

Leroy L. Benedict

Saugerties, NY - Leroy L. Benedict, 63, of Saugerties NY, passed away on April 17th, 2014.

He was born to the late George Benedict and Lillian Conklin on December 24th, 1950 in Peekskill, NY. Lee graduated from Peekskill Senior High School in June, 1968. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Lee was a plant Utility Engineer at the Helen Hayes Hospital.

Lee was an amateur Ham Radio operator, (WB2YAF). Lee also loved the outdoors.

Lee is survived by his sister-in-laws Elizabeth Benedict of Beacon, NY, and Edie Benedict of Peekskill, NY. He also is survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to U.S. Military Veteran Family Resource Center Inc.

A brief gathering will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, April 21st at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main Street, Highland, NY 12528.. Burial will follow at New Paltz Rural Cemetery, 81 Plains Rd, New Paltz, NY 12561.