BENITEZ, Sylvia, 96, of Parrish, Florida, passed away January 18, 2023. Sylvia was born in Cuba and came to the United States with her husband and young son.
Upon moving to the U.S. Sylvia became a skilled seamstress and enjoyed cooking for her family, especially flan and chicken and yellow rice. She was very active; playing dominoes and dancing with her Dance Group at Barksdale.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her beloved husband Antonio. She is survived by her son Tony (Judy), 2 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A visitation for Sylvia will be held Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM with a funeral at 2:00 PM at Blount & Curry Funeral Home at Garden of Memories, 4207 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610. A committal service will follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park, 4228 East Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida 33610.