Tavarez, Benito Antonio, 92, of Tamarac, passed away November 24, 2012. Benito was born April 3, 1920 in Santiago, Dominican Republic to the late Alejandro and Cristina (nee Tejada) Tavarez. He was employed for many years as an elevator operator in New York City. Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 69 years, Maria (nee Espaillat) Tavarez, children, Belkis (Roberto) Nunez, Carlos Tavarez, Robert (Elaine) Tavarez, Freddy (Leomares) Tavarez, Ligia Tavarez (Cesar Almanzar), 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 28, 2012, 5:00 - 8:00pm at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs, with a wake service beginning at 6:00pm officiated by Fr. Jorge Perales. A Mass of Christian Rite will be celebrated Thursday, November 29, 2012, 10:00am at St. Andrew Catholic Church, 9950 NW 29th Street, Coral Springs officiated by Fr. Jorge Ivan Puerta.