Justin Kyle Bencivengo

justin bencivengo

August 17, 1989 ~ September 18, 2019

Born in: West Haven, CT
Resided in: ASHEVILLE, NC

It is with deep sadness that we mourn the passing of our beloved son Justin Kyle Bencivengo, 30, who succumbed to his long battle with drug addiction and died at his residence in North Carolina on September 18, 2019.

Justin was born August 17, 1989 in West Haven, CT. Showing strength, determination and excitement, he completed an intense rehab program and began to rebuild his life while living and working in the Asheville area drug free for the past 7 months before his sudden relapse last week, ending his fight.

Justin was a person who was intelligent, funny, and full of love. He felt a deep sense of compassion and empathy for not only his family and friends, but for animals, the homeless, and those who were suffering in any kind of way. He was a creative writer from a young age, and was a passionate lover of music. In his early twenties he formed Jus & Company, becoming a well known underground hip-hop artist throughout Southern CT and performing at many local clubs in the area. He formed strong bonds with his bandmates, who were like brothers to him. This time in his life brought him much joy and fulfillment. Justin was a loyal Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. He loved Talk radio, the beach, Chinese food, his Mimi’s apple pie and his Nana’s macaroni and meatballs, watching Jeopardy and chatting with his Gramps, reminiscing about his beloved Papa and often wearing his jacket for comfort, laughing and joking with his brothers, and summers with family and friends at Camp Spofford.

Justin was a 2007 graduate of West Haven High School. He attended Gateway Community College. He was employed as a Behavioral Health Tech while working in Asheville and spent part of his summer working as a camp counselor at Under One Sky Village, a nonprofit organization that builds into the lives of children in the foster care system.

Justin is survived by his loving and supportive family: parents Ken and Shanon Bencivengo, along with his three brothers; Jason (fiancée Taylor Kurtz) of Stamford, Joel Bencivengo of Hollywood, FL, and Jesse Bencivengo of West Haven. His Nana, Lucille Bencivengo, his Grampy and Mimi Jack and Barbara Knight of West Haven, and Uncle John Knight of Durham, CT. He was predeceased by his loving Papa, Pasquale Bencivengo. He is also survived by many loving cousins, great aunts and uncles, a lifetime of schoolmates, close friends, and people he came to know in the music and recovery communities.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday , September 25,2019 at 10:00 a.m., immediately followed by a visitation time with the family from 11:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Vertical Church located at 225 Meloy Road in West Haven. We welcome all to attend.

In honor of Justin’s life, please offer a random act of kindness to someone or consider a donation to:

Under One Sky Village Foundation, P.O. Box 18526, Asheville, NC 28814.

Services

Memorial Service: September 25, 2019 10:00 am

Vertical Church
225 Meloy Rd
West Haven, CT 06516


Visitation: September 25, 2019 11:00 am - March 29, 2024 12:00 pm

Vertical Church
225 Meloy Rd
West Haven, CT 06516


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  1. My heart goes out to your family. Thoughts And prayers are with all of you. Justin was a good friend to my children and I remember the nice conversation I had with him last summer when he was home.

  2. We are so saddened and sorry for your great loss. We pray for your family’s peace and comfort, resting in the knowledge and hope of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We will continue to pray for you all in the days and months ahead.

  3. Sending love and prayers to you all during this very difficult time. I always remember Justin as a fun and kind person during our high school years together.

  4. Justin was a good kid, I remember going to school
    With him at WWCA and playing baseball against him and his brother Jason in Shore Haven. R.I.P Justin

  5. Dear Kenny and Shannon, sending deepest sympathy and prayers to all of your family. God bless you all at this difficult time

  6. We just learned of your loss. Our hearts ache for you and your family. May God’s spirit embrace you and comfort you. With love and arms open to let you we are here for you always. Love you Kenny, Shannon and Auntie Lucille. Teresa

  7. Our hearts are broken for your family. May you find comfort and strength in your family, friends and faith. Sending our love and prayers💕🙏🏻

  8. I was so saddened by the news of Justin’s passing. I remember him as a sweet, respectful, and amiable guy. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May you find strength to help you through your grief.

  9. No words could truly express the sorrow I feel for all of you, with Justin’s passing. In these hard days, weeks and months ahead, close your eyes and think of that beautiful smile and warm heart he had. With loving sympathy, Loreen

  10. Ken & family, my most sincerest condolences for the loss of your son. May you find peace and comfort in this most difficult time!

  11. Kenny, Shannon and family,
    Words cannot adequately express our sadness over your loss. Although Justin may be gone from this world, he will never be far from you in spirit. Our hope is that soon the precious memories you shared together will replace the pain and sorrow you now feel. You will be in our prayers, now and always. God Bless.

    • Juatin, you were my rock. You were my support for so long, through so much. I’m going to continue to think of you fondly for the rest of my life, and there won’t be a day which goes by that I won’t remember you. You deserved a life of love, and happiness, and you deserved to be loved and cared for. I am so sorry that your time was so short here, and that you left your life so unfinished.

      My greatest sympathies go out to you and your family. You were a shining star in a very dark world, and you will be very very deeply missed.

  12. Ken and Shannon,
    We are sending our heartfelt sympathy, love and prayers to you and your family. Praying for you all, that you find Peace, Strength and Comfort. God Bless you all.
    Rest in Peace, Dear Justin.

  13. Kenny, Shannon and family,
    My Sincerest Condolences for your loss of Justin, may he rest in peace! My thoughts and prayers are with you all, God Bless!

  14. Sending prayers, and love to your family. Thank you Justin, blessed to have you in my life when I did. Love you friend. Fly high❤️

  15. Ken, Shannon and family,
    Kathy and I offer our deepest sympathies to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss, God Bless, Peter and Kathy Lombardozzi

  16. Ken,
    My deepest sympathies to you and your family. Praying that God will give you and your family strength, comfort and peace.

  17. Sorry to learn that your son Justin went on to heaven.He was a friend to all.I wish there were more people like him the world!
    Praying for God’s comfort for you.

  18. Shannon and family I am so very sorry for the loss of Justin, from what I’ve read he seems like he was a kind and loving person and loved by so many people. May you cherish the beautiful memories that you have with him. I am keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️


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