Celebrating the life of
Michael Jay Benzenhafer
May 09, 1959 - September 03, 2012
Savannah- Michael Jay Benzenhafer, 53, died Monday, September 3, 2012.
He was born in Glennville, Georgia and lived most of his life in Savannah. For many years, he served as the manager of the body shop with Backus Cadillac. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife of thirty years, Toni; daughter and son-in-law, Kim and Chris Cuza; son, Michael G. Smith, II; parents, Vince and Dolly Benzenhafer; sister, Linda Chester; grandchildren, Justin Hallman, Mariah Cuza, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel.
Mike was a great and loyal friend. He always had a cherrful attitude and a great smile on his face. If you were his friend he was always there for you, always calm and happy. All of us that knew him are extremely lucky. Rest in peace my friend.
- Doug Jay, Atlanta, GA
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benzenhafer family.
- Bob Brunn, Savannah, GA
Uncle Mike you will be missed. Anyone who had you as a friend had a friend forever. We will all miss you!
- Amy, Knoxville, TN
Mike had a good work ethic and a great sense of humor.
- Scott Backus, Savannah, GA
Rest in peace, Mike.
- Bruce Kreamelmeyer, Savannah, GA
Mike was by far the best Dad to my brother and I. Most of my childhood memories are with Mike. He taught me many things that I would have never been able to experience had he not been in my life. Every chance we got we were outside doing things like canoeing,swimming, shooting guns, skeet shooting, he even taught me how to drive! To me he was a wonderful, kind hearted man and for him to never have had children, he sure always treated me like I was his daughter, always there for me no matter what. Mike's death was sudden and very tragic, he was supposed to have quite a few years left. Im devastated and heart broken. I LOVE U FOREVER AND ALWAYS PLEASE VISIT ME OFTEN :
- Kimberly Cuza, Richmond Hill, GA
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Mike. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Craig & Dede Bunker, Savannah, GA
Mike was a great and loyal friend. He always had a cherrful attitude and a great smile on his face. If you were his friend he was always there for you, always calm and happy. All of us that knew him are extremely lucky. Rest in peace my friend.
- Doug Jay, Atlanta, GA
So sorry to hear of Mike's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the Benzenhafer family.
- Bob Brunn, Savannah, GA
Uncle Mike you will be missed. Anyone who had you as a friend had a friend forever. We will all miss you!
- Amy, Knoxville, TN
Mike had a good work ethic and a great sense of humor.
- Scott Backus, Savannah, GA
Rest in peace, Mike.
- Bruce Kreamelmeyer, Savannah, GA
Mike was by far the best Dad to my brother and I. Most of my childhood memories are with Mike. He taught me many things that I would have never been able to experience had he not been in my life. Every chance we got we were outside doing things like canoeing,swimming, shooting guns, skeet shooting, he even taught me how to drive! To me he was a wonderful, kind hearted man and for him to never have had children, he sure always treated me like I was his daughter, always there for me no matter what. Mike's death was sudden and very tragic, he was supposed to have quite a few years left. Im devastated and heart broken. I LOVE U FOREVER AND ALWAYS PLEASE VISIT ME OFTEN :
- Kimberly Cuza, Richmond Hill, GA
We are deeply sorry to hear about the death of Mike. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
- Craig & Dede Bunker, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
