Richard W. Benckini, 76, of South Whitehall Township, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was from Coopersburg and the son of the late Paul and Marie Benckini. He was a loving father of six children and six grandchildren. He founded Richard Benckini Landscaping and developed it into a reputable family business. He had a knack for envisioning a complete landscape design. Most customers called it "The Benckini Touch". His out-going personality was evident to anyone he met and was known for his western attire with cigar. He was an avid hunter who enjoyed everything in nature.
SURVIVORS: brothers, Ronald and wife Jean Benckini of Coopersburg, Gene of Coopersburg; sons; George P. and wife Kristine of Upper Macungie, Jeffrey A. and wife Dena of Breinigsville; daughters; Cynthia M; wife of Philip Skotnicki of Hadden Heights, New Jersey, and Amanda K. of Allentown; grandchildren, Kathryn, Mathew, and Michael; Taylor and Sophia; and Blake. He was predeceased by his sons, Richard W.; Jr and Brian A. and wife, Marie.
SERVICES: A viewing will be held from 6-8PM on Tuesday, February 7 at Weber Funeral Home, 1619 Hamilton Street, Allentown. Mass Of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10AM Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at St. Francis Of Assisi R.C.C. 801 N. 11th Street, Allentown.