Joe "Buddy" Benigno, age 79, of Chicago passed away surrounded by his family Monday, February 17, 2020. Beloved husband of Sue Benigno nee Savage; loving father of Jennifer (Ken) Ujiiye, Lisa (Rob) Brannigan and Joe (Jen) Benigno; cherished son of the late Joseph, Sr. and the late Jenny Benigno; dear grandfather of Stephanie, Lisa, Joey and Johnny; fond brother of Vito and Marilyn (Scott); caring uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Joe was an avid golfer and worked for the Cook County Highway Department. He will be missed dearly by his family and many friends.

Visitation Friday, February 21 from 4PM to 9PM at Nelson Funeral Home, 820 W. Talcott Road, Park Ridge. Saturday, February 22, visitation will be held 9AM until time of funeral service at 11AM at Nelson Funeral Home.