Benny Drago Sr.

Benny P. Drago Sr, went to be with his love of 67 years, Katherine
Polito Katie Drago on May 27, 2012 at the age of 93. A native and
resident of Baton Rouge, he operated Bennys Bar and Lounge for many
years, then worked at The Bellemont Hotel for over 5 years and lastly
worked at Reeves Supermarket for several years before retiring. He is
survived by two daughters, Marie and husband Joe Smith, and Theresa
Drago Stewart one son, Benny P. Drago Jr. and wife Denise eight
grandchildren, Michelle and husband Paul Russo, Kristi and husband
Scott Smith, Erik Smith and wife Michelle, Belinda and husband Josh
Merritt, Kelli and husband Blake Bottger, Stephen Drago and wife
Christy, and Christopher and Matthew Drago eight greatgrandchildren,
Lauryn, Ryan, and Jordyn Russo, Jason and Matthew Smith, Beverly and
Thomas Smith, and Riley Bottger. He is preceded in death by his
parents, William and Ida Drago three sisters, Virginia Dimattia,
Rosie Viverata, and infant sister Ida Drago six brothers, Joseph,
Frank, Vincent, Anthony, William Jr., and Sam Drago. Visitation will
be held at Resthaven Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 from 5 pm
until 8 pm and will resume on Thursday, May 31 at St. Alphonsus
Catholic Church from 9:30 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30
am. Burial will follow in Resthaven Gardens of Memory. The family
would like to thank Nottingham Regional Rehab Center, Hospice in His
Care, and especially Martha and Frank Wilson for their love and care.
Benny loved to fish, go to the casino, and spend time with family. He
will be missed by all who knew him. Please visit
www.resthavenbatonrouge.com to leave condolences to the family.

Visitation

Resthaven Funeral Home
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
5 pm until 8 pm

Service

Visitation

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
14040 Greenwell Springs
Greenwell Springs, LA  70739
Thursday, May 31, 2012
9:30 am 10:30 am

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Alphonsus Catholic Church
14040 Greenwell Springs
Greenwell Springs, LA  70739
Thursday, May 31, 2012
10:30 am

Cemetery

Resthaven Gardens of Memory
11817 Jefferson Highway
Baton Rouge, LA  70816