Mrs. Rina S. Mintz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rina S. Mintz, age 71 of Millville, died suddenly in Inspira Medical Center of Vineland Friday afternoon, Sept. 26, 2014. Born in New York City, she grew up in Indiana and moved to Vineland with her family as a teenager. She attended Solebury Prep School, New Hope, PA. She was a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College, Bronxville, NY. and began law school at the University of Indiana. As it was war time, Rina left school to marry Charles Mintz, who was serving in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam War. From then on, her priority was always her family. She was a devoted and loving wife and wonderful mother and grandmother. She brought everyone together, especially around meals with her fabulous cooking. A proud, lifelong Democrat, Rina was an engaged political activist. She was an early and avid Obama supporter. She participated tirelessly in both of his election campaigns, and was deeply admired and loved by many of his staff. Rina was a true Obama cheerleader. Rina had a huge heart and generous spirit, which she shared with all she met. She truly brightened the lives of those she touched. She served on the Cumberland County College Board of Trustees for several years. Rina was a long-standing, active member of nearly 50 years of the Millville Woman’s Club and had received the distinction of being placed on the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Club’s Honor Roll. Those who knew Rina will remember her thoughtful and gracious letter writing. She was a valuable volunteer, and displayed genuineness and tactfulness in her leadership roles. She is survived by her husband of 49 years Charles H. Mintz, M.D.; her son Nathan Mintz of Hong Kong; her daughter Jennifer Mintz Clark and husband Jeffrey of Seattle, Washington; and her grandson Hayden Clark of Seattle, Washington. She was predeceased by her parents, Marvin Solomon, M.D. and Helen (Schweiger), and her brother Jeffrey Solomon, M.D. A memorial service will be conducted on Monday, September 29, at 11 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. The family has requested memorial contributions to: Crown of Israel Synagogue, c/o P. O Box 552, Elmer, NJ 08318. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Rina may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.Christyfuneralservice.com.

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Mrs. Rina S. Mintz

September 26, 2014