BONIN, RUTH (CAPLAN) 94, formerly of Princeton, New Jersey passed away peacefully in Galloway on Sunday, November 7, 2021.
Ruth was born and raised in Princeton. After graduating from high school, she went on to work for Princeton University Library. A few years later with her husband, Alvin, they took over her family business, Princeton Army Navy Store on Witherspoon Street. After taking time to raise her family, she found her way back into the library system to share her love of reading with all that wished to hear at Community Park School and later on to the Princeton Public Library as a volunteer.
Ruth was an intelligent, kind hearted person whom loved reading, gardening, traveling and being in the sun. During her younger years she was an avid bowler, winning many awards. She enjoyed playing cards in various community groups around the area. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and enjoyed spending time with her family most of all.
Preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alvin Bonin, as well as her parents Stella and Joseph Caplan, brother Harold and sister Jean. She is survived by her daughter Michele (Steven) Schlitzer of Galloway, son Michael (Ellen) Bonin of Princeton and daughter Jill (Bill) Chavis of Florida; Grandchildren Jennifer (Joseph) DiLuzio, Rachel (Greg) Luty, Samantha (Dan) Casaletto, Sarah (Bill) Becher and Alexis Bonin (Sydney Marquez); Great Grandchildren Hailey Meighan, Cole, Bryce & Ethan DiLuzio and Olivia Casaletto as well as many nieces and nephews that loved her dearly.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Orland’s Ewing Memorial Chapel, 1534 Pennington Road, Ewing, New Jersey. The family requests that masks be worn indoors by all in attendance, regardless of vaccination. Burial will follow in People of Truth Cemetery, 1001 Cedar Lane, Hamilton Township, New Jersey.
Shiva will be observed at the Bonin residence in Princeton on Tuesday afternoon and evening, and Wednesday 7 pm – 9 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request contributions to be made in Ruth’s name to Grace Healthcare Services 105 Fieldcrest Avenue Suite #402 Edison, NJ 08837, without whose care none of us would have made it this far., or donations can be made to either the Diabetes Association or the Heart Association.
Ruth Caplin Bonin was my aunt, a kind, sweet, elegant woman. It was a pleasure to be in her presence. Remembering Ruth is a blessing.