Walter R. Bennett Jr.

Walter R. Bennett, age 90, of Winter Park, Florida passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Virginia P. Bennett.

Walter is a retired United States Air Force veteran. He enlisted at the age of seventeen, serving as a firefighter. After retiring from the Air Force he went on to become part of the Maitland Fire Department and later served as Assistant Fire Chief at Orlando International Airport.

He is survived by nieces Diane (Barry) Baker, Bonnie Curtis, Patti Jo Doi, Ann Marie Paul’s, Valerie Weylan and one nephew Jimmy Provenzon.

Graveside service is Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 11am at Glen Haven Memorial Park, Winter Park, FL.

Arrangements are by Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions (Winter Park, FL).

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