Joseph Benigni

September 9, 1935 - February 9, 2022

Joseph Benigni passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022 in Bloomington, MN at the age of 86. Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Richard J. Benigni. "Uncle Joe" is survived by his nieces, Susan Benigni Cipolle, Benita Benigni, Beth Rager and his nephew, Richard Benigni. Joe was born in Joliet, Illinois where he attended Joliet Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in chemistry from St. Mary's University in Winona, Minnesota. Joe went on to earn his PhD in chemistry from Notre Dame University. His career as a consulting environmental chemist took him all around the U.S. as well as international work in China, Germany, Italy, Spain, South America, Mexico and Canada. Joe was a gifted and creative artist. He worked in ceramics, oil paintings, stained glass and print making. He often gathered his nieces and nephews for family art projects. The family will have a private gathering to celebrate Joe's life.