Matthew Wayne Benedict, Sr., of Penndel and a lifetime resident of Bucks County passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 8, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center, Langhorne.

Matt was owner and operator of Benedict Construction for 33 years.

He was an extraordinarily talented and skillful carpenter having worked on numerous projects with Bucks Counties’ finest builders. He took immense pride in his work ethic, dependability and no-nonsense attitude.

An avid outdoorsman, Matt spent most of his leisure time out in the wilderness. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and animal watching. He found solace in his upstate cabin where he made friends with the local animal population.

Above all else, Matt was devoted to his family and is survived by his wife, Joyce E. Julian-Benedict; children, Matthew W. Benedict Jr of New York, NY, Sarah Lynn Rook and her husband, Ethan, of Ivyland; and his beloved grandson Ethan Rook, Jr whom he adored. He also leaves behind three siblings, Skip, Tina, and Candice Benedict.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Memorial Service on Wednesday May 13, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Addisville Reformed Church, 945 Second Street Pike, Richboro, PA 18954. Following the service, there will be an opportunity to greet the family. The interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Delaware State Forrest in his memory may be made to Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation 1845 Market St. Suite 202 Camp Hill, PA 17011.