Memorial Mass for Kyle D. Bender, age 57, will be 11:00 am Saturday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church 521 Plum St Fairport Harbor, where friends will be received from 9:00 am to 11:00 am Saturday.

Kyle was a lifetime resident of Fairport Harbor and Painesville. The son of Monte and Tess (Palinsky) Bender was born on Dec. 25, 1957 in Painesville and passed away on March 7, 2015 at his residence.

A 1976 graduate of Fairport Harding High School, Kyle received his Associate degree in 1978 in Electronic Engineering from Electronic Technology Institute in Cleveland.

Kyle was employed, as a Systems Technician for Allen Bradley Corp Senior Systems Technician for Picker International Co. Retired in 1992 as an Associate Test Engineer for Allen Bradley Corp

Kyle was an accomplished musician of 29 yrs having written, performed, and copyrighted a number of songs that Reside in the Library of the Congress of the United States of America.

He enjoyed water sports and music.

Kyle is survived by, Daughters, Jennifer (Jason) Basiger of Painesville Andrea (David) Musial of Gates Mills Grandchildren, Jayden, Brady, and Ellie Basiger Amelia Musial Mother, Tess (Palinsky) Bender of Painesville Sisters, Katy Meadows of Fairport Harbor Kellee Benedict of Sacramento, CA Special companion and his pet, Kitty "Sammie"

Inurnment will be in Riverside Cemetery Contributions in Kyle's memory may be made in care of St. Anthony Church