Elizabeth Bronfeld

Born in East Orange, NJ in 1930 and raised in Glen Ridge, NJ, Mom attended Allegheny College in Meadville PA, and went on to teach in the Wilmington, Delaware school systems until marrying Jack Wm. Bronfeld in 1955. Together they moved several times before building a home and raising a family in Shark River Hills, NJ. After the loss of her spouse of 50 years, Mom grabbed her passport and refused to remain still. While maintaining a home in NJ, Mom traveled the world: including South America, Antarctica, Alaska, North Africa and the Northern Mexico Sierra Nevada Mountains (on horseback). Most of all she was able to enjoy long visits with her sons and grandchildren. Mom embraced and embodied the light, the music, the tastes and the colors that life offers. With her continual kindness, sense of humor, ubiquitously positive, and unapologetic honesty, she easily made friends and admirers. Mom will be missed by many.

She is predeceased by her mother Emma Umbach, and father Walter Umbach, and spouse Jack Bronfeld. She is survived by her brother Walter Umbach; three sons and four grandchildren: Jefferson Bronfeld, Jason Bronfeld with Deborah, their children Maxwell and Harrison, and Justin Bronfeld with Aimee, their children Alexander and Carly.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the staff of Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home, which took extraordinary care of Elizabeth, and extended many kindnesses in her last years.

A private family ceremony is planned with a remembrance to be announced at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.WmRChase.com for the Bronfeld family.