Obituary of Benita Acevedo

Benita Acevedo-Caban passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024. She was born in Aguada, Puerto Rico, on April 3, 1936, and lived in Dover, NJ, for 50 years.

She was a loving mother of seven, grandmother of 18, and great-grandmother of 15. Benita devoted her life to her family.

Her favorite pastimes included praying the Holy Rosary, cooking for her family, and listening to boleros. She also enjoyed tending to her garden.

“Wella’s house” was the place for the family to gather for holidays and other special occasions. If you wanted traditional Puerto Rican food or a delicious cup of coffee, Wella made it happen.

Benita was a woman of faith. She attended Holy Rosary and Sacred Heart Church in Dover, NJ, for many years. You could always hear her singing and humming religious hymns.

She is survived by her six children: Cosme, Raul, Andres, Ana, Maria, and Carmen. She is predeceased by her husband, Teofilo, her daughter, Luz, and her grandson, Joey.

“My mother taught me many things in life, except how to get through life without her.”

“All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my angel mother.”

“Life gives us many gifts, but none so precious as the gift of a grandmother’s love!”

“As I learned from growing up, you don’t mess withyour grandmother.”

Private services are being handled by Tuttle Funeral Home 272 Route 10 Randolph, New Jersey 07869. Please visit their website at www.tuttlefh.com for more information or to leave an online condolence for the family.