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Eva Bridges Obituary
Rahway - Eva Bridges, 94, passed away on Friday December 22, 2017 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Rahway, NJ. Eva was born February 25, 1923 in Rahway to the late Lee and Lottie Jenkins. She was the youngest of 5 children, all of whom preceded her in death. Eva was educated in the Rahway Public School System and graduated from Rahway high school in 1943.
On February 14th 1948 Eva married the late Chester Bridges, and together they raised 6 children. Yvonne (Bruce) Padilla, Renee (David) Thrash Deborah Bridges, Melinda Ramos, Victoria Ramos, and Rebecca Bridges.
Eva was very active at the United Nations in New York City. She was involved at the receptions of the formerly colonized, newly emancipated African Nations. Her wealth of knowledge regarding the African Nations was par escelcon. This knowledge afforded her the opportunity to be an alternate delegate at the United Nations for the National Council of Negro Women during the reign of National President Dr. Dorothy Height. Just as her parents were chartered members for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Eva was a chartered member of the local chapter of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW)
In 1971 Eva became the owner and proprietor of Bridges Book Center Afro-American Research Library and Museum at 1480 Main St. in Rahway NJ. In 1986 she would go on to open her second location at Mart 125 in Harlem, NY across the street from the world famous Apollo Theatre.
Throughout her life Eva took on the role of teacher, entrepreneur, lecturer, curator, Globe Trotter, sociologist, loving mother and grandmother, , devoted wife, mentor, and friend.
Funeral arrangements are as follows Friday 5pm -8pm wake at Ebenezer AME Church. Saturday viewing from 9am-10am. Service to start 10am at Ebenezer AME church in Rahway, NJ 253 Central Ave Rahway 07065. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Rahway School for Colored Children (African American History Heritage Learning Center of Rahway) care of Ebenezer AME Church 253 Central Ave Rahway NJ.
Services entrusted to Jones Funeral home 247 Elm Ave, Rahway, NJ.
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Rosalee May Karefa-Smart
November 4, 2021
I am so sad to read that my Aunty Eve has transitioned. She was someone whom my father and mother, who died respectively in 2011 and 2019, both held dear and I was always inspired by her sense of adventure, entrepreneurial genius, and celebration of Africa. Yvonne, I'll try to find you. I miss you and regret losing touch with such a close friend. I'll never forget Aunty Eve's warm hospitality, wise, down-to-earth advice to me when I was a young woman, and her empowering mothering of her daughters. The world is richer because of her life.
Candace (Candy) Watson (maiden name Williams
January 9, 2018
To Renee Bridges & Family, Your Mother Mrs. Bridges was an very educated women who enlightened the children in Rahway about the struggles of the black race. The Bridges book store was a very important place to get knowledge and she would help you to find the answer you were looking for. The City of Rahway had a very special gem. My prayers are with your entire family.
December 29, 2017
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on the passing of your love one please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss.
Ry
G. Freeman
December 29, 2017
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Andy Ross
December 29, 2017
The Bridges Family,
My condolences to all of you during this difficult time of sorrow. Mrs Bridges was, and will ever be, a legend in Rahway and in our life time. I fondly remember many councils and committees we were on together in Rahway. A very classy lady.
Andy Ross (Rahway Police Retired)
December 29, 2017
I am so sorry for your lost. May you find comfort in the God of all comfort because he cares for you. 1peter 5:6-7
Helene McLeod Shearer
December 29, 2017
Growing up in Rahway I looked forward to when I needed a greeting card or a book by a black author or i fo on Black history, I would visit Bridges book store. Mrs. Bridges was always there and if she did not have what you were looking for she would order it for you. Mrs. Bridges was a vital part of Rahway's history.
My condolences to the Bridges family.
Claudia Colbert Scruggs
December 29, 2017
My condolences to the family of Eva Bridges. May God comfort and keep you doring this difficult and sad time. 2 Corith. 1:3, 4
Patricia
December 29, 2017
I am deeply saddened by the loss of Eva. But God is good and he promises that he will help us to endure these times of Sorrow. Psalms 46 verse 1 is most encouraging. It reads: God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily found in times of distress.
Larry Ryan
December 29, 2017
Many times when I walked the beat on Main St I would go into Mrs. Bridge's book store and chat with her. A lovely lady who will be missed by all who knew her.
LAMONT STANKWICH.
December 29, 2017
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
December 29, 2017
Dear Family, I am so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you and your family during this very difficult time. (Psalms 55;22)
December 29, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the family & friends on the loss of your loved one. Please find comfort in knowing that God is close to the brokenhearted and keeps our loved ones in His memory. May God's promise at Hosea 13:14, to see our loved ones again, comfort you and give you peace, strength and hope in the days ahead.
The Campbell Family
December 29, 2017
To The Bridges Family,
Wanted you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
God-Bless
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