Judith Mayer

Mayer, Judith Daly, 92, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Howard Mayer for 72 years. Born in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rivka (Mendelblatt) Daly. She raised her family in Greater Bridgeport, CT, where she lived for 40 years, and was an office manager and bookkeeper for several businesses including Carpet World in Bridgeport. While in Connecticut, Judith was an active member of Congregation Beth El, Fairfield, CT, serving as Vice President and long-time board member. Upon retirement, Judith and Howard moved to Sanibel Island, FL, where they lived for 30 years. While in Sanibel, Judith was a member of Temple Judea, Fort Myers, FL; and Bat Yam Temple of the Islands, Sanibel, FL. Three years ago, Judith and Howard moved to Providence, RI, to live with their son, Brian, and daughter-in-law, Lynn, and became active members of Temple Emanu-El, Providence. Judith was a lifetime member of Hadassah, involved in the Fort Myers Jewish Federation, an active member of the National Council of Jewish Women, and with her husband, was the founder of a microbank for the Abayudaya Jews of Uganda.

Devoted mother and mother-in-law of Jonathan and Maureen Mayer, of Wesley Chapel, FL; Cantor Brian Mayer and Cantor Lynn Torgove, of Providence, RI; Ross Brandman of Norwalk, CT; and former mother-in-law of Dr. Suzanne Herzberg of Providence, RI. Dear sister of the late Hyman Daly, Hannah Daly Greenberg, and Bernard Daly. Loving grandmother of Eric, Katie, David, Raphael, Daniel, Jonah, and the late Ryan. Cherished great grandmother of Grayson, Maveric, Franklin, Julian, and Morgan.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. in Temple Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Providence. Shiva will be observed at her late residence, 62 Westford Road, Providence, Wednesday evening through Tuesday morning. Evening Minyan will be at 7:15PM Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday. Morning Minyan will be at 7:30AM Thursday, Friday, Sunday (8:30AM), Monday and Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Hadassah, 40 Wall St., NYC, NY 10005 and HopeHealth Hulitar Hospice – Philanthropy, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904.

To attend services via Livestream, please visit TEProv.org.