James "Jay" William Benigno, 66, of Roanoke, Virginia, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on October 30, 2026. Jay is survived by the love of his life, Marnie Bolt Benigno (daughter of Danny Bolt); Jay's mother-in-law, Vivian Zimmerman Bolt; Jay's sister, Karen Benigno Hammond, her husband Robert and their two children Kate and Mathew. Jay's parents were the late James Salvatore Scott Benigno and Carol Moses Benigno.

Born in Sarasota, Fla., on June 30, 1960, Jay's first job was as the lead singer and keyboard player of his band "Headline" in Sarasota, Fla. He also lived in Annapolis, Md., Kent Island, Md., and the Roanoke area. Later in life, he became an expert logistics Program manager with Revlon, Elizabeth Arden, and R.R. Donnelly. His experience and reputation as a logistics planner created a successful consulting career with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). As a certified Program Management Professional (PMP), he was in several operational program management leadership positions and mentorship roles, including as the President of the PMI chapter for the greater Roanoke-Lynchburg area.

Jay is most remembered as a wonderful husband, family member, friend and musician at his church. Jay's quick wit kept his family on their toes. Jay was extremely talented in both music and photography. Jay enjoyed actively participating in the choir at College Lutheran Church, Salem, as both a soloist and a vital member of the music team. Jay's interests included his pets, golf, boating, travel and dazzling others with his sports trivia knowledge, especially college football.

A memorial service for Jay Benigno will be held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at College Lutheran Church in Salem, Va., at 12:00 noon. Jay's family asks that in lieu of flowers (due to allergies), any memorial donations be made to College Lutheran Church, 210 S. College Ave., Salem, VA 24153, in remembrance of him.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.johnmoakey.com.