Lisa Bennett-Harris Of Aquebogue Dies April 19 - 27 East
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Lisa Bennett-Harris Of Aquebogue Dies April 19

author on Apr 22, 2016

Lisa M. Bennett-Harris of Aquebogue died on April 19 at Peconic Bay Medical Center in Riverhead. She was 55.

Born in Southampton on March 8, 1961, she was the daughter of Charles and Gladys (Reisig) Bennett, both of whom predeceased her. She graduated from Southampton High School in 1979 and worked as the office manager for Tim Burke Productions in Southampton. Survivors said she enjoyed entertaining family and friends, fishing, puzzles and animals.

She is survived by her husband, Edward; daughter, Annie of Aquebogue; stepmother, Nancy Bennett of Florida; and a sister, Cheryl Curtis of Hampton Bays.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of McLaughlin-Heppner Funeral Home in Riverhead.

Memorial donations may be made to the Riverhead Music Boosters, P.O. Box 74, Riverhead, New York 11901.

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