Rita K. Waldor born August 23, 1929 in Newark, NJ, died July 5, 2019, Livingston, NJ. Wife of the late Jerome Waldor. Sister of the late Melvin Kaden. Daughter of the late Gertrude and Max Kaden. Survived by loving sons and daughters in-law, Marc Waldor, Nancy Long, Matthew Waldor, Lori Olans, Peter Waldor, Jody Miller, grandchildren and great grandchildren, Erika, Miles, Josh, Jesse, Lindsay, Emma, Maya, Jacob, Nathaniel and Gabriel.
Rita was a graduate of Weequahic High School and George Washington University. She was an avid gardner, antiquer, tennis player, bridge player, dog lover and well known philanthropist. She held many leadership roles in the Jewish Federation of Greater Metrowest over the decades. She was also one of the founders of the Jersey Animal Coalition. She volunteered for many other causes, including reading to the blind, meals on wheels and the Friendship Circle.
Rita was kind, humble and open minded. She had many loyal friends and neighbors and was a mentor to generations of younger women. Her warmth and generosity made the world a better place and she will be sorely missed by her family, friends and all whose lives she touched.
Memorial donations may be made in Rita's name to the Jewish Federation of Greater Metro West NJ at www.jfedgmw.org or to the charity of your choice.