Obituary of Kimberly Anne Benedetto

Kimberly Anne Benedetto, 37, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2017.   Kim grew up in Manhasset, NY and graduated from Manhasset High School.  She received her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Hofstra University in 2001.  Kim spent eight years living in Connecticut and working at the Option Institute in the Berkshires.  She truly enjoyed being close to the natural beauty in that area.  She was passionate about music, photography and animals.  Kim loved traveling and enjoyed many road trip adventures to musical festivals all across the country with her many friends.   Kim is the beloved daughter of Marcia Benedetto and the late Salvatore Benedetto;  sister of Kara Benedetto and the late Christopher Benedetto.  She is survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Her life will be celebrated at a memorial service in Manhasset, on her birthday July 2, 2017 at a place to be determined. To honor Kim’s life and long battle with addiction, donations may be made in her name to the Grayken Center for Addiction Medicine at Boston Medical Center  https://development.bmc.org/addictioncenter