’s widow has reflected on her favourite memories of him following the musician’s death aged 96.
It was announced earlier this week that the legendary crooner two weeks before his 97th birthday.
His publicist confirmed the devastating news, explaining that he died in his hometown of City.
Bennett’s cause of death has not yet been shared, but he was
The beloved star left behind a wife, Susan Benedetto, 56, a teacher who he married in 2007.
Speaking to after her heartbreaking loss, she shared a photo from their honeymoon that same year.
The snap captured the late singer staring out at the view while wearing his wedding suit.
She told the publication: ‘This is one of my favorite personal photos of Tony taken during our honeymoon in 2007 in Villa San Michele, in Florence.
‘Tony, naturally, loved visiting his ancestral homeland, and we spent many summers in Italy over the years, and it was always a special time for us to be together, just the two of us.’
She went on to reflect on Bennett’s favourite things and what she’ll miss about him.
‘Tony would paint all day, and then we would eat pasta, which was his favorite meal,’ she shared.
‘I love how this photo captured his thoughtful demeanor. Everyone knows Tony had heart, but he also was a wonderful soul.
‘Benedetto, his family name, which I made my own when we married, means “the blessed one”, and I was most certainly blessed to have Tony in my life.’
Susan shared penned along with Bennett’s son Danny.
Taking to his official Instagram page, they wrote: ‘Thank you to all the fans, friends and colleagues of Tony’s who celebrated his life and humanity and shared their love of him and his musical legacy.
‘From his first performances as a singing waiter in Queens to his last performances in 2021 at Radio City Music Hall, Tony delighted in performing the songs he loved and making people happy.
‘And as sad as today has been for all of us we can find joy in Tony’s legacy forever.’
with the likes of Sir Elton John, Will Smith, Joe Bonamassa, and George Takei expressing their sorrow.
Writing on Instagram, Sir Elton said: ‘So sad to hear of Tony’s passing.
‘Without doubt the classiest singer, man, and performer you will ever see.
‘He’s irreplaceable. I loved and adored him. Condolences to Susan, Danny and the family.’
One person who is yet to speak out is who Bennett before he died.
The Bad Romance hitmaker, 37, struck up a truly adorable friendship with the star and they performed together on many occasions.
Their album, Love On Sale, also won two Grammys – best engineered album, non-classical, and best traditional pop vocal album.
