Born in New York, Rae was the daughter of the late Elias and Esther (Epstein) Asser. For many years she and Jerry were the owners of Pierce Garment Company. They were longtime residents of New Bedford, and enjoyed spending the winter months in Boca Raton, FL.
Rae was an avid golfer and bridge player and loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Tifereth Israel Synagogue, Allendale Country Club, the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home and the Boca Lago Country Club. She is survived by her two daughters, Ellen Gitlin of New Bedford and Sharon Gold and her husband Jonathan of Swampscott, her sister Mae Lipp, eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren. She was the mother of the late Larry Blumberg and the sister of the late Manny Asser.
Her funeral will be held on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Tifereth Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Avenue, New Bedford followed by her burial at Plainville Cemetery, New Bedford, MA.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home or Tifereth Israel Synagogue.
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