Page 4 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 24, 2026 BENOIT | FROM PAGE 1 Before joining the Everett Fire Department, John proudly served in the United States Air Force. Outside of his career, he embraced life with enthusiasm. He was a passionate motorcycle enthusiast who ALS ope W of Registration at 9:00 a.m. enjoyed riding alongside his wife, Cindy, and treasured every opportunity to spend time with his family. His greatest joy was his children, Amanda and Matthew, with whom he shared countless memories on trips to the White MounAngel Fund for The RESEARCH AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT CHARITY Benefiting ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) research at UMass Chan Medical School John Benoit’s uniform hanging off the back of a fi re truck Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA Saturday, September 12th, 2026 …a 3.5-mile walk around Walk begins at 11:00 a.m. • Build a team and obtain a sponsor • Collect pledges as a walker • Be a corporate sponsor • Make a tax-deductible donation to The Angel Fund Call 781-245-7070 or visit our website for more information. The Angel Fund for ALS Research • 649 Main Street • Wakefield, MA 01880 781-245-7070 • theangelfundals@gmail.com www.theangelfund.org Fire Chief Joseph Hickey and Everett fi refi ghters are shown paying their respects. tains and fi shing adventures. John is survived by his loving wife, Cynthia; his daughter, Amanda; his son, Matthew; his sisters, Lois and Janice; and many extended family members, friends and his brothers and sisters in the Everett Fire Department. Visiting hours were held at J.F. Ward Funeral Home on July 15, 2026, followed by a Funeral Mass at Our Lady of Grace Church. YOUR LOCAL NEWS & SPORTS IN SIX LANGUAGES! https://advocatenews.net/
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