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Saratoga Springs, NYHarold H. Bennett Jr., 98, of Saratoga Springs passed away peacefully on January 27, 2021 with his loving wife by his side. Born on October 24, 1922 in Keansburg, NJ, he was the son of his late father and mother, Harold Bennett Sr. and Edith Van Scoick Bennett. He was predeceased by his sister, Edith Audrey Dunn and his brother, Walter Bennett. After graduating from high school, Harold went to Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy before enlisting in the United States Navy during WWII where he became a lieutenant in charge of navigation and gunnery. Harold has always had tremendous pride and respect for those that service our country and for the lives’ that have been lost protecting our nation. A cherished memory was his Honor Flight trip to Washington D.C. with his son. After the war, Harold was blessed to marry the love of his life, Frances. Together they started a family and a real estate appraisal company that Harold grew until retirement. Harold enjoyed boating, ying, family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and friend who saw the world in need of smiles, laughter and kindness and he always delivered. Harold is survived by his adoring wife, Frances; his daughter, Linda McAllister and son in law, David; his son, Harold H. Bennett III and daughter in law, Paula; and special nieces. Our family would like to share our gratitude to Harold’s extended family at the Home of the Good Shepherd, 400 Church St. Saratoga Springs, NY for their wonderful care and love they have given Harold through the years. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home. In lieu of owers, Harold would wish that you reach out to someone to make their day brighter. Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.