Addist Bennett

GENEVA-Addist Bennett, 94, passed away into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) at Clifton Springs Hospital with his family at his side. Family and friends may attend a Memorial Service at 1 pm on Saturday (May 24) at the Palmisano-Mull Funeral Home LLC, 28 Genesee Street, Geneva.

Addist was born on Oct. 7, 1930 in Madison, FL and was a son of the late James and Maggie (Thompson) Bennett. After high school, Addist joined the US Army. Then he went on to work at Geneva Foundry for 30+ years.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 70 yrs, Betty Grace (Payne) Bennett of Geneva; children Addist (Anita) Bennett, Jr of Geneva, Constance Abban of Virginia and Gail Mike of Florida; brothers Waldense Bennett of Spencerport, Charlie (Delores) Bennett of Henrietta and Leroy (Willie) Bennett of Rochester; sisters Jaunita Bennett of Texas and Thelma Bennett of Florida; grandchildren Addist (Brandy Stephens) Bennett III, Charmaine (Chris) Chaffin, Patrice Scott, Antonisha Bennett, Rochell Elliott, Devon Elliot, Dominique Abban, Bennett Sumpter, Michelle and Darron Mike; 18 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.

Addist is predeceased by his daughter Yolanda Bennett Elliott; daughter-in-law Delores Scott; brothers and sisters.