BENITO, MARY (Meri), 96 born on September 15, 1929, and passed on June 24, 2026 . She is preceded in her passing by her loving husband, Charlie, the love of her life, of 65 years. Mary`s love for her family had no boundaries. She taught us to love and protect our family and showed all of us the blessing of being a Mom. Mary is survived by her two daughters Susan Smith and Kathy Broaddus; sons-in-law David Smith and Kerry Broaddus; grandchildren Jason Almerico and Dallas Ashley Broaddus; great grandchildren Gianni and Malio Almerico and Nick Petrocelli; and her sister Ida Rodriguez. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 1st at 10AM at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4202 E Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610. At her request, we are asking that there be no flowers.
