Richard E. Bennett, III

Richard E. Bennett, III, age 71, husband of Cynthia Szypulski Bennett of Schenectady, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at Ellis Hospital.

Born November 16, 1953 in Oneonta, NY, he was the son of the late Richard E. Bennett, Jr. and Agnes Bennett Stewart and the stepson of Lodia Bennett.

He is survived by his wife Cynthia of Schenectady, NY. He is also survived by his sister, Wanda Bennett Walters of Oneonta, NY, his brother Robert Bennett of California, his niece Megan (Steven) Romanelli and nephew Jeremiah Bennett, in addition to many cousins, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He was predeceased by his sister, Wendy Bennett and his grandparents, Sadie and Richard E. Bennett, Sr., who raised him.

Following his undergraduate education at Hudson Valley Community College and SUNY Cortland, Mr. Bennett (Rich) earned a Master’s Degree in Education at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He enjoyed a long and successful career as Associate Dean of Continuing Education, Summer Sessions and Workforce Development at Hudson Valley Community College.

Family and friends may call on Saturday, July 12, 2025 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, NY.

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