George

Bennett Jr.

George Bennett Jr., 92, of Springfield, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Born in Philadelphia on July 10, 1934, to the late George Sr. and Phyllis Bennett, George graduated from Roxborough High School and West Chester University. He served in the United States Army and enjoyed a career as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator at Upper Darby High School.

Above all, George was devoted to his family and his beloved wife, Betty, with whom he shared 70 years of marriage. Inseparable since marrying in August 1956, they built a life filled with love and family. He was a proud father, loving father-in-law, and cherished “Pop” who always encouraged his grandchildren to follow their dreams and made sure they knew how deeply they were loved.

George’s passion for baseball led to 531 collegiate coaching victories at Saint Joseph’s and Villanova Universities. As Villanova’s head coach for 16 seasons, he earned a program-record 463 wins, three Big East Division titles, 2 Big East Tournament championships, two NCAA Tournament appearances, and two Big East Coach of the Year honors. He was inducted into the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame, Roxborough Sports Hall of Fame, Upper Darby Hall of Fame, Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, and Villanova’s Varsity Club Hall of Fame. Villanova retired his No. 6 jersey, and Saint Joseph’s honored him with the Harry Booth Award. Beyond baseball, George was an avid golfer who celebrated six holes-in-one. He also loved horse racing and especially cherished days spent at the racetrack with his family.

George enriched countless lives through his kindness, encouragement, and lasting friendships. Reflecting on his life, he asked, “How lucky was I?” His family and friends feel equally fortunate to have loved him.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Betty, sons Glenn and Brian, daughter-in-law Gina, granddaughters Samantha, Gia, and Brielle, and his beloved grandsons LB and Preston.

Relatives and friends are invited to the Heritage Chapel on the grounds of George Washington Memorial Park on Friday, November 13, 2026, from 10:00AM to 12:00PM. A funeral service will follow, with burial at George Washington Memorial Park, 80 Stenton Ave, Plymouth Meeting, PA. Following, there will be a luncheon at Magerk’s Pub & Grill in Fort Washington.

Memorial donations may be made to www.villanova.edu/memorialgifts in the “choose your area to support” section please put baseball OR to SJU Memorial Gifts in the “other programs” section please put baseball. The family extends its heartfelt gratitude to everyone whose lives George has touched.