1932
Nils
2016
Nils Bengston
February 19, 1932 — January 21, 2016
Nils Bengston, 83, of West Chester, formerly of Melrose, MA, Trumbull and Huntington, CT, passed away on January 21, 2016.
Born in Melrose, MA in 1932, he was the son of the late Nils B. and Irma (nee Ostling) Bengston.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Turro); the loving father of Nils Peter (Barbara) and Gregory B. (Eileen); grandfather of Gabriella, Liam, and Evan; cousin of Mark Hosford (Vicki) and David Hosford; brother-in-law of Antoinette and Joseph Buccieri and Mary Ann Turro; also survived by many nieces and nephews in CT, across the country, and Germany.
One of Nils' greatest passions was working with the Boy Scouts of America, providing leadership for over 30 years in both Troops 66 and 93. His achievements were recognized in 2014 with the Extraordinary Service Award from Chester County Council.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, February 7, 2016 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.
Born in Melrose, MA in 1932, he was the son of the late Nils B. and Irma (nee Ostling) Bengston.
He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth (nee Turro); the loving father of Nils Peter (Barbara) and Gregory B. (Eileen); grandfather of Gabriella, Liam, and Evan; cousin of Mark Hosford (Vicki) and David Hosford; brother-in-law of Antoinette and Joseph Buccieri and Mary Ann Turro; also survived by many nieces and nephews in CT, across the country, and Germany.
One of Nils' greatest passions was working with the Boy Scouts of America, providing leadership for over 30 years in both Troops 66 and 93. His achievements were recognized in 2014 with the Extraordinary Service Award from Chester County Council.
Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service 2:00-4:00 PM Sunday, February 7, 2016 at The Donohue Funeral Home, 1627 West Chester Pike, West Chester, PA 19382, 610-431-9000.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in his name may be made to The American Cancer Society, 1626 Locust Street, Phila., PA 19103.
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