Elizabeth C. Doeffinger (nee Metz), 86 of Belleville , NJ passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. Elizabeth, “Betty”, was married for 56 years to the late George Doeffinger,Sr. She lived her life serving her community as a volunteer for organizations and charities that touched many. Betty was involved in scouting and served her beloved veterans though the American legion Aux. Post 70 and the 8 & 40. Her most recent service as a docent of the Turtle Back Zoo fulfilled her devotion to children’s education and animals. Betty was a loyal wife, mother and friend. Surviving are her five children George Jr., John and Thomas Doeffinger, Lisa O’Malley and Karen Frisch. She leaves her legacy of strength for her community and commitment to her family to her 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, December 8 from 3-7 pm at The Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home, 596 Belgrove Dr., Kearny, NJ. Funeral services will be held at 10 am at the Trinity Episcopal Church, 575 Kearny Ave., Kearny, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made in her name to Zoological Society of NJ, The Professional Education Fund, 560 Northfield Ave., West Orange, NJ, 07052.