Tom Bensyl
Thomas Bryan Bensyl
20 Aug 1957 - 29 Dec 2021
South Florida Mustangs
Thomas Bryan Bensyl, born in Urbana, Illinois, in 1957, to Roy Bensyl and Naomi Joy Bensyl. He grew up in Ogden, Illinois, graduating High School at St. Joe/Ogden High School in St. Joseph, Illinois. As a young adult, he moved to Florida working in different vocations before settling into the medical field. His current job was with Good Samaritan Medical Center as an anesthesiologist technician.
Survivors include his mother, Joy, domestic partner, Bruce Hickey, a brother, Charles Bensyl (Ruth), stepfather, Lloyd “Dale” Campbell, nephews, Ryan (Deva) Bensyl, Regan (Amanda) Bensyl, and niece, Raina (Jim) Haan, along with great-nieces, great-nephews, aunts, uncles, and many cousins.
He enjoyed cars, cooking, gardening, helping others and spending time with family and friends, and square dancing. He was generous with his time with many charities.
There will be no services. Memorials may be made to the Ogden Church of the Nazarene in Ogden, Illinois, 61859, or a Charity of your choice.
Remembrances
Tom and I were together for nearly 30 years. We shared life, love and much more. I'm numb with disbelief and grief. He was a good, kind and caring person. As with all relationships we shared joy, sorrows, blessings and trials. He was always open to others needs. We were happy volunteer time and resources to causes we felt were worthy, including Found Care, Care One, Southeastern Guide Dogs, PBS and many others. We enjoyed square dancing with a great group called the Mustangs. We shared a mixed breed rescue (Grayson) that seems to have a lot of Labrador Retriever in him. Tom declared that he isn't a mutt, he's a new designer breed- a Labra-ca-dab-ra (sound it out). Tom had an incredibly quick sense of humor and a talent for amusing and comforting. He will always be with me I find comfort that no one is truly gone as long as memories remain. Go with God, Tom in peace and happiness.
— Bruce Hickey
Tom was a member of the "South Florida Mustangs Square Dance Club". Aside from being a very accomplished Dancer, and always willing to help others, he was loved by all, he will be truly missed.
— Chris Phillips
Tom was an Ole South Florida Mustang. He and Bruce lived in Palm Beach Gardens and it was always a long drive for them to keep dancing with us. We send Bruce our prayers for his loss. We will miss seeing them together. RIP.
— Mustang Mary
