Margit Feldman

Somerset - Margit Feldman, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away on April 14, 2020.

Margit was born on June 12, 1929, and raised in Tolcsva, Hungary. A Holocaust survivor, she immigrated to the United States in 1947. She met her husband, Harvey Feldman, and they were married in 1953.

Extremely committed to community service and education, Margit accepted leadership roles in many local Jewish, family, and educational organizations. She was a cofounder of Raritan Valley Community College Institute for Holocaust and Genecide Studies and served on the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education for more than 40 years.

Margit devoted her life to telling her inspiring story and touched the hearts of thousands of students and educators. In 1994 Margit helped pass a bill in the New Jersey State Legislature that mandates a Holocaust and genocide curriculum in the public school system.

She is survived and dearly missed by her husband Harvey, daughter Tina Feldman, son Dr. Joseph Feldman and wife Julie, grandchildren Caryn, Joshua, Zachary, and cousin William Boehm.

Graveside services will be private at Temple Sholom Cemetery in Bridgewater. Arrangements by Bruce C. VanArsdale Funeral Home, Somerville. For Margit's full obituary and to send condolences to the family, please visit:

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Published by Courier News from Apr. 14 to Apr. 17, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Margit Feldman

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20 Entries

Richard F. Flaim

June 10, 2020

Dear Harvey and Family,
I was so deeply saddened to learn today of the passing of Margit. Please accept my most sincere sympathy. Margit and I worked together for so many years on the NJ Commission on Holocaust Education, where she made an indelible contribution to the study and teaching of The Holocaust. She was a remarkably talented woman whose life stood as an example of caring, respect and love for her fellow human beings. I will remember her forever.

Dorothy Canny

April 30, 2020

Remembering her and her husband with fondness. Interacted with them when they were patients of Dr Wachtel's and then at The Eye Specialists.always enjoyed speaking and teasing with them, especially when Harvey would carry her purse and we would tell him it was the best accessory. Such bright lights extinguished. Sorry for your loss. I've been wanting to read Margit's book but hard to find a copy. Truly special people.

Linda

April 29, 2020

So very sad to hear of the passing of Mrs. Margit Feldman. She was the sweetest person ever when she would come in to be seen at the Eye Specialist where I worked. Her memories will not be forgotten. RIP and prayers to her family and friends.

April 21, 2020

I am terribly sorry to hear about this. I remember Ms. Feldman well from when her son, Joe, and I were young. We've lived in Chicago for over 30 years now and have lost touch with many people. I pass my sympathies to all.

Bob Rosenthal, Palatine, IL

Susan Feibush

April 20, 2020

She was an inspiration to all. No bitterness. She wanted us to understand and learn to be strong. She spoke to my students in North Plainfield. This beautiful gentle and stong woman well not be forgotten.

Alan Gerber

April 19, 2020

Ive had the honor and privilege of knowing Margit and Harvey literally my whole life . They truly were a regal , wonderful couple and family always. And they always helped make the world a better , more knowledgeable world. Thank You So Much...All our Love, Condolences , Prayers and Light to Harvey, Tina , Joey and their entire family. From Alan , Shelley, Ellie, Jazlana, Jess Barak , CKI, and all the people they enlightened to Never Forget...The world just got a little dimmer today ... Rest In Peace our Beautiful , Regal Margit ...

Eugene Comiskey

April 17, 2020

Dear Joe, I express my deep sympathies. God bless you and all your family.

Marjorie Roswell

April 17, 2020

When I was principal of Sunnymead School, Hillsborough, Margit Feldman yearly visited our fifth grade classes to share her moving story of the Holocaust. I am grateful for the important lessons she shared with our students and saddened by her passing. Rest in Peace, Margit!
Linda Gross

Antioco Sodano

April 17, 2020

Che il ricordo della tua nobile vita conforti il cuore dei tuoi familiari e di tutti coloro che ti hanno amata . RIP

Kathleen Sheridan

April 16, 2020

Mrs. Feldman spoke at the Whippanong Library several years ago. She recounted her experiences during the war in the camps and coming to America. It was our honor to have her as our guest. She was an inspiration to us all. Rest In Peace Mrs Feldman.

Julie Lawson

April 16, 2020

It is very clear she is a hero and will be dearly missed. To her family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

April 16, 2020

I am a teacher from Wallkill Valley Regional High School in Hardyston, NJ who attended many of Mrs. Feldman's conferences at Raritan Valley Community College... My students lives were changed after hearing her story... she gave them the confidence to attack bias and discrimination: and to make sure that another Holocaust would ever happen again.
On behalf of my students and myself, our condolences and prayers to the Feldman family.

Lori Parrott
Social Studies Teacher
Wallkill Valley Regional High School
Hardyston, NJ

Her birthday 2019 with Dianne Davis, Irna Rosenberg, Margit Feldman

Dianne Davis

April 16, 2020

Michael Pappas

April 16, 2020

Margit was an inspiration to all who knew her. From the moment I met her, she demonstrated a thankful heart for her family and for every opportunity she had to share her moving life story. I will be forever thankful for the honor of knowing her.

April 16, 2020

While I have never heard of Margot before today, Upon hearing some of her story I went to Google. What a strong woman to have persevered and then fought to keep the same horrors from happening again. I plan to hunt for her book.

I hope she had much joy in her life, and may her memory be a blessing to all who knew her.

Demo

SHARON CAPTAIN

April 16, 2020

Rest in Peace to a truely brave wonderful person.

Susan Falk

April 15, 2020

When I was the rabbi at Congregation Kehilat Shalom in Belle Mead, NJ, Margit came twice to speak about her experiences as a Holocaust survivor. We greatly valued this important work that she did. I mourn her loss, and send my deepest condolences to her husband (who I hope is recovering) and to all her loved ones. HaMakom Yinachem, Rabbi Susan Falk.

Gerry Flanzbaum

April 15, 2020

I always admired Margit for her feistiness of spirit and a steely determination that her story and those of others be told. A loss to us all.Gerry Flanzbaum

Steven

April 14, 2020

I am so saddened to hear of Margits passing. I was proud to know her. Her strength and ability to create a loving and productive life after suffering such horror was a beautiful example to us all. My deepest condolences to the family she left behind.

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