Mr. David Benito Benedict

October 31, 1966 - August 23, 2020

Benedict - David Benito Benedict was born October 31, 1966 in San Diego, California to Irene and Gary Benedict. As a young boy Dave loved to play football and then he joined the Boy Scouts where he worked his way to the Eagle Scout program. David graduated from Mission Bay high school and from San Diego State University with a BA degree in Recreation Management. Dave met and married Danielle Gerdes on January 8th 1994. Little did they know the adventures that awaited them. Three children later (Mikaela, Katerina and Luke) and a major move from the west coast to the east coast brought them to Jax Beach, Fl. David was hired by the City of Jacksonville for the Recreation Department His days working for the parks and recreation department preserving nature, educating visitors and bettering the community. After 22 years of working for the parks department God blessed David with his dream job; Manager of Kathrine Hanna Abby Park. David was greatly loved by everyone he met. David fought cancer for two years. He rarely complained, always cracking jokes, and always staying positive. David received multiple miracles from God and was a walking witness of God’s mercy and love. On August, 23rd, 2020 at 8:30pm David left this world and now joins the heavenly hosts. May he forever rest in peace. We will be honoring David’s life with a Vigil Wake and Rosary on August 27, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the residence of Glen Kernan 12450 Royal Troon Lane Jacksonville, Fl 32224. Please ask for Benedict Vigil at the gate. There will be a Funeral Mass held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Atlantic Beach on August 28, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. followed by a reception at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at Beaches Memorial Park. Please wear a mask and dress casual, shorts and flip flops, in honor of David’s love of the outdoors. Facebook live stream will be available for those who are unable to attend. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions. The arrangements are under the care and direction of V. TODD FERREIRA FUNERAL SERVICES at Beaches Memorial Park, 1500 Main Street, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233. 904-249-1166. Visit www.ferreirafuneralservices.com to sign the family’s guest book.