Benedict Petrucci, 84 of Salem, NH passed away on Friday May 8, 2015 at his home.  Mr. Petrucci was born, raised and educated in Boston and has lived in Salem since 1973.  He served with the US Army during the Korean War. Before retirement, Benedict worked for many years in the clothing industry as a pattern maker and designer.  He has been working at a job that he loved as a grounds keeper at Campbell’s Scottish Highlands Golf Course in Salem.

His family members include his wife, Elaine M. (Martignetti) Petrucci and his son, Steven Petrucci as well as several nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to visit on Friday May 15, 2015 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at The Goundrey & Dewhirst Funeral Home, 42 Main Street, Salem, NH. Graveside services with military honors will be on Friday at 2:30 PM at The New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Merrimack Valley Hospice, 360 Merrimack St., Lawrence, MA. 01843.  To send an online condolence, please visit, www.goundreydewhirstfuneral.com or www.facebook.com/GoundreyDewhirstFuneral.

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