of 64 years, George B. Bondy (2022) and leaves behind her sister, Myra Stein of Livingston; children, David, Steven, and Susan (Cook); their spouses, Myung, Meghan, and Thomas; grandchildren, Tamara, Benjamin, Rachel and husband Jordan Rummel, Drew, Alison and husband Jacob Dixon, and Maxine and husband Akiel Tomlinson; and a great-grandson, Douglas Dixon.

Enid was bom to Benjamin and Ruth Rothenberg of Newark in May 193 5 and the family established their home in Maplewood. After graduation from Columbia High School, she earned a teaching degree from New Jersey (Montclair) State Teachers’ College. She met her future husband, George Bondy, at Lake Hopatcong and they were married in May 1958. Enid left her teaching job to raise sons David and Steven and daughter Susan. In Livingston, the family first lived on Twin Oak Road and then on Wingate Drive.

When the children were in school, Enid returned to the classroom, in East Hanover. She was a teacher in the New Jersey education system for 20 years. Enid and George loved spending summers at Panther Lake.

George and Enid retired to Florida while at a relatively young age. Enidjoined and became president of the West Palm chapter of the Brandeis University National Women’s Committee. Her grandchildren visitedregularly, especially to make trips to Disney World. They eventually settledin Daytona Beach Shores, where Enid spent ten years volunteering at local hospitals, riding her bike, doing water aerobics, and seeing her friends regularly for mah-jongg and book club.

When George passed away in 2022, Enid returned to Maplewood, settling in her childhood town just blocks from her home.

Enid enjoyed a range of activities, including dressing up and dancing with George. She always had a group of close women friends. Enid created a loving environment in her home that allowed their children to thrive. Education was a lifetime vocation and passion, and Enid devoted thousands of hours to volunteer activities. Her family was Enid’s greatest source of pride and a fitting legacy. Four generations mourn her loss.