Paul DiBenedetto

Paul DiBenedetto, 78, of Murrells Inlet, SC and formerly of Worcester, MA passed away Tuesday May 5, 2026, after a brief illness surrounded by his family.

Paul was born in Worcester, MA on January 10, 1948, the third born of seven children of Pasquale and Evelyn (Coursey) DiBenedetto. He grew up in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School. He was drafted into the Marine Corp serving his country in the Vietnam War. After his service, he co-owned Peter and Paul Builders alongside his brothers. He later accepted a position for the City of Worcester as senior building inspector before his retirement.

Paul leaves the love of his life, Karen DiBenedetto (Schold); his daughter Jillian Cook and her husband Jerry of Ellington, CT and his two sons, Nicholas DiBenedetto of Murrells Inlet, SC, and Kyle DiBenedetto of Stone Mountain, GA.. Paul is also survived by three sisters, Rose Ducimo and her husband Gerry of Worcester, Patti DiBenedetto and Donna Lawton, both of Shrewsbury and one brother Pat DiBenedetto and his wife Diann of Shrewsbury along with many loving nieces, nephews, friends, and family. Two brothers, Peter DiBenedetto and Philip DiBenedetto predeceased him.

Paul enjoyed his retirement with Karen walking the beaches of Murrells Inlet and spending time with his family. He proudly co-wrote a chapter of the book, “I’m no hero, But I Served With Them,” recounting the memories he served as a marine in Vietnam. He also enjoyed playing cards with his siblings during holidays and special occasions and watching the Patriots. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans Mass Chapter. Paul will be remembered by many for his generosity, sense of humor, and most of all his funny stories.

Friends and relatives are invited to attend a memorial service Sunday, May 24th from 11 to 1:00pm in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St. Worcester MA. followed by a mercy dinner at Leo Turo’s 11 Leo Turo Way in Worcester, MA.

 In lieu of flowers a memorial remembrance in his name can be made to the Vet’s Inc. 69 Grove Street, Worcester, MA 01608.