Enedia, who preferred to be known as Nedi by all who know and love her, was born to the late Oscar and Justa Rubio. She came to the United States in her youth, and began her life in America in New York City -- then relocated to New Jersey before moving to her final destination in Tampa to be closer to her loving family.
Nedi was married to Benjamin Hern on November 22, 1982. In total, the couple have been together for some 40 years. In addition to her husband, Nedi is survived by their son Alexander F. Hern, daughter-in-law, Johnessa, two beautiful grand children, Skylar and Jet, as well as her older siblings Silvia and Oscar Rubio.
As a highly educated woman, Nedi retired from Merrill Lynch after 40 years of service, where she eventually ascended to the distinguished position of Vice President, Margin and Compliance. Though retired, a determined and ambitious Nedi was not done with her time in the world of business. She went on to successfully launch the start-up concern English Rose Antiques, LLC with her husband Ben. Starting from scratch, the couple successfully developed a business principally focused on the buying and selling of antiques and oddities, as well as interior design and restoration services. They grew the business from a small 'mom and pop" shop started in Fair Haven, New Jersey into a profitable 10,000 square foot retail/service operation located in Red Bank, New Jersey -- just a short distance from their beautiful home in Holmdel. Nedi's other passions include cooking, gardening, knitting and reading.
Her husband pays this tribute to his tremendous lady: "Nedi is one of the most kindest, generous, loyal, ardent and loving person that you could have ever met -- and me fortunate enough to have married...she opened her heart and home to all -- never ever meeting a stranger, but always a friend. Nedi, my partner of 40 years, will be severely missed, but never forgotten."
A visitation for Enedia will be held Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home, 2853 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, Florida 33759. A funeral service will occur Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM, 2853 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, Florida 33759. A committal service will occur Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 3:00 PM to 3:30 PM at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, Florida 33759. A burial will occur at Sylvan Abbey Memorial Park, 2860 Sunset Point Rd., Clearwater, Florida 33759.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.sylvanabbey.com for the Hern family.
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