Antonio Tony Benitez

He was born in Naguabo, Puerto Rico, to Sergio Benitez and Zoraida Lajara.

He is survived by his wife, Norma Benitez of New Britain; stepchildren, Diana Ojeda (Lionel) and their kids, Lionel, Ashley and Makaylla Ojeda of New Britain, Carlos A. Centeno (Yllaring) of Plainville, Eliud Rivera of New York; a daughter, Nirka Benitez and grandson, Noah Benitez Henriquez of Meriden; I lia Ford of Plymouth, Mass.; grandchildren, Austin and Lauren Ford; a brother, Luis Benitez (Paulita) of Naguabo, and three sisters, Hayde Umppierre of New York, Sonia and Carmin Benitez, both of Puerto Rico; special friends, Joe and Lucy Pena of New York; four brothers-in-law, Vidal, Ramon, Ruben and Davis; and three sisters-in-law, Noemi, Clara and Elvia, along with a host of family and friends.

Antonio was a devoted member of the New Britain South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. The family would like to express its gratitude to the Vitas Hospice VNA and Nurses for their wonderful service and support during this difficult time.

Funeral services will be Thursday, Nov. 3, 10 a.m., from New Britain Memorial & Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 444 Farmington Ave., New Britain, with an 11 a.m. service. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, Nov. 2, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.