BENCHICK, John I., age 83, of Garden City, November 27, 2010. Beloved husband of Helen Benchick. Loving father of John S. Benchick, Nancy (Gerald) Berger and Linda (Ross) Hoglin. Dear grandfather of Beth, David, Danielle, Katie, Natasha, Michael, Megan, Isabella, Tia and great-grandfather of Natalie and Addison. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Nellie Benchick.