12.12.1984  to 5.30.2010

 

  

Sisters, Friend and Family

 

Benny Abreu an Angel in disguise, was born on December 12, 1984 in Connecticut. Proud to be Dominican, she resided in Florida where she touched the lives of everyone she met through her high spirits and joys of life. She attended University of Central Florida where she recently graduated with a Bachelor in Hospitality Management.

 

She joined the sisterhood proving to herself and everyone else what we already knew, how strong of a lady she was. Never quitting or giving up, Benny was an active member who held the philanthropy chair position making mentoring for young Latinas her number one goal. She prided herself in community service, where she actively participated in Relay for Life in remembrance and honor of her late Father.

 

Soon after becoming a Sister in 2009 Benny was diagnosed with a serious heart condition, where her heart stopped beating at various moments. Benny got pregnant at the end of 2009. It was a true blessing and something she hadn't expected since she was told from a young age that she wasn't able to have children. It was a lot of stress on her heart to be pregnant but Benny was determined to have the child. With the love and support from her fiancee, family and of course her sorority sisters she was able to make it to 34 weeks of her pregnancy.

 

Benny gave birth on Monday May 17th to Jovan Rafael Toliver II at 5lbs 2oz and he is doing well. Since the inception of her baby she knew that he would have to be premature due to her heart condition because they couldn't risk her going to full term. Every day she was able to stay pregnant was a blessing. However, soon after having the baby by c-section, Benny's condition became severely critical. Her heart basically stopped working and was on severe distress due to the birth and anesthesia given to her for the c-section.

 

The heavens opened up to enter such a wonderful person, who will look to take care of her loved ones from above. The life of Benny Esmeralda Abreu will be celebrated, not only because the world has gained an angel, but because a Lambda lady is forever and her legacy will live on.