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Jane Gruenberg Obituary
AGE: 77 • Metuchen
Jane Gruenberg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 19, 2011, at her home. Born in Union City, she had worked for the New Jersey Department of Labor until her retirement and had made her home in Metuchen since 1980. Jane was passionate about environmental issues and protecting open space. She was a lover of fine art and classical music, especially opera. She belonged to both the local YMCA and the Metuchen Senior Citizen Center, where she enjoyed Tai Chi, line dance and play reading. She also took yoga classes and was an avid reader. She loved animals, especially her cats.
Jane was predeceased by her parents, Sidney and Louisine; her sister, Saress DeWinter; and her brother, Ralph Gruenberg. She is survived by her niece, Lois Autie of California; and her great-nephews and great-niece, Philip Gruenberg and Rachel Gruenberg of Arizona, and Rafe Autie of California.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18 at the Borough Improvement League building, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Parking is available in the municipal building parking lot across the street.
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Catherine Dering
June 19, 2011
Jane was loved by all. and will be missed by all. All our memories of her will be treasured in our hearts forever. I ask God to give all her loved ones strength and peace as they go thru this difficut time. Love, Cathy, Bob, Lisa, Gordon, Anthony and Donna and Rocco.
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