Obituary of Eleanor M Beni

Eleanor Marie Beni, 84, passed away on May 6th 2015 at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends. Eleanor transitioned peacefully, to her final resting place, with her daughter, granddaughter and grandson by her side. Eleanor (known to many as "Nan") was born on December 28, 1930 in Camden, New Jersey to Lester George & Ida Mae Rehfuss. She lived in several towns in Southern New Jersey throughout her life but had spent the last 24 years as a resident of Minotola. Eleanor was married to Frank P. Beni, Sr. (deceased; July 10, 1992) for 39 years and had 9 children (2 sons and 7 daughters). Eleanor worked many laborious jobs but her most loved profession was being a homemaker. Eleanor had a very likable personality, a great sense of humour and enjoyed making others laugh. She enjoyed watching Lifetime movies on LMN, Dancing with the Stars, horror movies and her granddaughter's, Jordan, gymnastic competitions. In her leisure, she enjoyed visiting with her family, vacationing, sitting on the beach or poolside, walking the boardwalk (roller coasters were definitely her favourite rides), solving word search puzzles and watching her grandchildren & great-grandchildren grow up. Eleanor had a positive outlook on life, a deep love for all her children (and their families) and always wanted the best for everyone. Eleanor was preceded in death by her husband, Frank P.Beni, Sr., her 2 brothers, George & Robert Rehfuss, a sister, Dorothy Ready, her eldest son, Edward Clark, her 4th eldest daughter, Nancy Bessetti, and 3 grandchildren (Nicole, Anthony & Wade Jr.). She is survived by one son and six daughters (and their significant others); Frank P. Beni, Jr. (Beth), Joyce Verna (Jimmy), Joan Beni (Linford), Eleanor Beni Reiff (Wayne), Linda Beni (Wade Sr.), Patty Stuart, and Dawn Tobolski (George), a son-in-law, Tomer Bessetti, 13 grandchildren (Jordan, Bella, Frankie, Alexis, Stephanie, Gina, Gabby, TJ, Tracy, Billy, Tina, Heather and Eddie), 16 great-grandchildren and a number of other family relatives and close friends.