Benny was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a proud graduate of Hillsborough High School, a U.S. Army veteran, retiree of Industrial Supply Corporation, a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a passionate Florida Gator Booster. Benny was a talented singer, dancer, avid reader and historian. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Regla (Lopez) Cuellar, his brother Charles Cuellar and sister Amelia "China" (Oscar) Rodriguez. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Anne (Clesi) Cuellar, adoring daughter Valerie Orihuela and son-in-law Ralph Orihuela Jr., loving grandchildren Ryan, Kevin, and Lauren Orihuela, sister-in-laws, Dahlia Cuellar and Katie Ponzo and nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thank you is extended to nieces, Sandra (John) Palmeri and Yolie (Joe) Rodriguez and their families for the love, devotion, and kindnesses shown through the years. Benny was dearly loved by his family and friends and will always be remembered for his tender heart and vibrant personality. Benny enlisted in the Army three days after his 20th birthday at Camp Blanding. Although Benny was born here in America, his parents were both proud Cuban immigrants arriving here in 1910.
Benny was a native and lifelong resident of Tampa, Florida. He was a proud graduate of Hillsborough High School, a U.S. Army veteran, retiree of Industrial Supply Corporation, a member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and a passionate Florida Gator Booster. Benny was a talented singer, dancer, avid reader and historian. He was preceded in death by his parents Juan and Regla (Lopez) Cuellar, his brother Charles Cuellar and sister Amelia "China" (Oscar) Rodriguez. He is survived by his devoted wife of 68 years, Anne (Clesi) Cuellar, adoring daughter Valerie Orihuela and son-in-law Ralph Orihuela Jr., loving grandchildren Ryan, Kevin, and Lauren Orihuela, sister-in-laws, Dahlia Cuellar and Katie Ponzo and nieces, nephews, and cousins. A special thank you is extended to nieces, Sandra (John) Palmeri and Yolie (Joe) Rodriguez and their families for the love, devotion, and kindnesses shown through the years. Benny was dearly loved by his family and friends and will always be remembered for his tender heart and vibrant personality. Benny enlisted in the Army three days after his 20th birthday at Camp Blanding. Although Benny was born here in America, his parents were both proud Cuban immigrants arriving here in 1910.
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