Geraldine Ann Klinger, née Friedman, affectionately known as Geri, 85 of Palm City, Florida, passed away peacefully Friday, September 1, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.

Geri was born in Hoboken, NJ on May 3rd, 1938. She is survived by her husband Joseph of 64 years, daughters Michelle Wellner, Pamela Milazzo, son-in-law Richard Wellner and her grand pups Jaxson and JJ.

She is preceded in death by her parents Paul and Mathilda Friedman née Gerald, her brother Stuart Friedman, and her son-in-law Peter F. Milazzo.

She retired with her husband from Centereach, Long Island to Palm City, Florida in 1997. They enjoyed a wonderful life together of travel, cruising, enjoying the arts, ballets, operas and friends.

She was a true woman of valor involved in numerous temple and sisterhood organizations throughout her life. Judaism was extremely important to her and to be present in her home, she was a lifetime member of Hadassah.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, quilting, playing cards, canasta and reading. She will be greatly missed.

Visitation will be from 8:30 to 9:30 AM on September 6, 2023, at the Forest Hills Funeral Home Chapel, Palm City, FL. The committal will follow at 11:00 AM in the South Florida National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to:

Hadassah https://hadassah.gospringboard.com/secure/donate-hadassah

JNF Trees for Israel https://www.shiva.com/trees-for-israel