Anne Stefanski Benedini August 14, 1953 May 5, 2024 "The pain of parting is only surpassed by the beauty of the memories we cherish." Unknown Anne Stefanski Benedini passed away at home in Zephyrhills at the age of 70 on May 5, 2024. Anne was born on August 14, 1953 in Presque Isle, Maine and grew up in Skowhegan, Maine. Anne was predeceased by her husband, Robert Benedini and a daughter, Kate Elizabeth Benedini. She is survived by her daughter, Kristen Benedini of Gainesville, FL and her granddaughter, Mariah Grace Robinson. Anne also leaves behind two brothers, James (Val) Stefanski and Michael Stefanski. Anne attended University of Maine, Farmington and participated in an exchange program with the University of South Florida where she received her BS in Special Education in 1979 and later her Masters degree. Anne spent her entire professional career as an educator with the Pasco County School System teaching exceptional education students (K-12). She was well regarded by her peers and was a mentor to many aspiring educators. Anne was a member of the Alpha Phi chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an Education Honorary Society for women. Some of Annes fondest memories were of the trips she took with her family. She especially enjoyed travelling back to Maine to visit extended family and reconnect with her many childhood friends. She was an avid reader and a friend to her local library. Anne was a daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and friend to many. The family requests that Annes friends celebrate her memory in their own way and in their own time. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kate Benedini Memorial Scholarship Fund at: https://nancylailonline.wixsite.com/website All donations will be used for education expenses for her granddaughter, Mariah Robinson.