Obituary of Edward J Benson

Edward J. Benson “Bud” 91 of Wildwood, NJ a resident since 1980 and formally of South Philadelphia, PA passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021. Ed worked as a welder at the Philadelphia Navy Yard and later as a bartender at the County Roost which became Mulligan’s. He was a graduate of South East Catholic High School and a Hall of Fame Mummer since 1989. He was a member of the Pural Comic Club and President of the Cherokee Indians A.C. for many years, and coached football for Edward O'Malley Youth Football. “Ed loved being a bartender and enjoyed his many patrons; he was famous for his Bloody Mary’s!” Pre-deceased by his wife of 49 years, Jane M. (Huber) Benson, sisters, Emma Johnston and Marie McMullen and his grandson Michael Benson. Surviving are his beloved children, Michael Benson and Maryann Tchorzewski (Gary), four grandsons, Gary, Ryan, Brian and Matthew and two great grandsons, Thomas and Gary. Mass of Christian Burial 11 AM, Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Church of the Assumption, 7100 Seaview Avenue, Wildwood Crest, NJ. A viewing will be held from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the church. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, 1056 Seashore Road, Cold Spring, Lower Township, NJ 08204 In lieu of flowers donations are asked in his name to VNA Hospice, 23 Main Street, Holmdel, NJ 07730. Condolences at ingersollgreenwoodfh.com