Ernest “Ernie” Benedetto, Beloved Husband of the late Joan (nee Lepper); Devoted Father of Stephanie Benedetto and Lindsey (Ryan Stark) Benedetto; Loving Papa of Brooke and Mila; Dear Son of the late Angelo and Phyllis Benedetto; Fond Brother of Bonnie Bartucci and Tamara (Charles Enea) Berkey; Dear Son-In-Law of the late Gordon and Frances Lepper; Brother-In-Law of Tom (Noelle), Jack (Beth), Carole (the late Gene) Manion and the late Jim (Sue) Lepper; Dear Uncle and Great Uncle of many nieces and nephews. He was a loyal member of Pipefitter Local 597. Funeral Saturday, family and friends are invited to gather 8:45 a.m. at Salerno’s Rosedale Chapels 450 W. Lake St. Roselle, IL. 60172 (3/4 mile west of Bloomingdale/Roselle Rd.) to St. Pius X Church. Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Visitation Friday 3:00-9:00 p.m.