My Mother in Law!

Frances, in her better days.




My mother in law, of almost 40 years, passed away quietly yesterday. Frances was a take charge person but never interfered in my marriage and was non-critical. She was a remarkable, stylish woman and more than my mother in law. She was a supportive friend.

She died to the day of the first anniversary of her husband of 64 years.

France, like her husband Julie, was indeed loved and will indeed be missed.

Dick


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Frances Perl Rudikoff, passed away Friday evening, Oct. 28. She was the loving wife of Julius Rudikoff. Born in Romania, she immigrated to the US in 1921 as an infant, and lived in The Bronx, New York until moving to Savannah with her husband in 1946. She was non-judgemental, devoted to her family and strived to keep everyone closely connected.

She is survived by her sister, Fay Perl Schaffer of Queen's New York, her daughter, Lynn Rudikoff Berkowitz of Savannah, her son Stuart Rudikoff of Bethesda, MD and their respective spouses Dick Berkowitz and Eva Rudikoff.



Frances is also survived by seven grandchildren: Daniel Berkowitz (Tamara), Abby Berkowitz Nelson (Brian) , Craig Rudikoff, Lisa Rudikoff Flaherty (Matthew), Debra Darvick (Martin), Amy Trager (Steve), Lisa Thaler (Martin), and five great grandchildren: Elliot and Emma Darvick, Kevin and Emily Trager and Henry Thaler.



Also surviving Mrs. Rudikoff are various nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Rudikoff was the long time manager of Punch and Judy. Although retired for 25 years, many still remember her for her uncanny ability to 'dress' their children and her courteous service.

She was very active in the AA Synagogue’s Sisterhood and was honored for her dedication and service.

Funeral will be Sunday at Bonaventure Cemetery, Rabbi Kenneth Leitner presiding. The family will receive visitors at Buckingham South, 5450 Abercorn St. following the service until 7 PM.

The family requests no flowers . Contributions can be made to The Julius Rudikoff Athletic Foundation at The JEA, Hospice Savannah, The AA Sisterhood, 9 Lee Blvd., Savannah, GA 31405, or charity of your choice.



The family wishes to extend a special thanks to her faithful caregivers under the guidance of Denice Collins and Hospice Savannah.