Florence “Pudge” Eirich

God could not be everywhere at once, therefore he created mothers – ancient proverb. As the matriarch of her family, there is nothing Florence could not see them through. Whether times were good or bad she was her family’s rock. Her home in Delran was her center, and it was there she lavished attention on her kin. When it came to her grandkids, whether by birth or marriage, there was no difference. They all knew how generous she was with her love and attention as well as with her cookies and candy. With a dedication only a mother can possess, she always rooted for the Phillies. Always fond of dogs, her most recent was a border collie, Bob. And when it was time to relax, she could always be found with a good book, mysteries were the best.rnFlorence is the wife of the late Harry, with whom she had been married from 1946 till his passing in 2005. She is survived by her children: Debra Holzinger (Bob) of Moorestown, and Bruce (Sonia) of Hainesport. She was the strength that supported her family during the loss of her sons Norman and Bill, and always remained close with Norman’s wife, Donna. Her life was filled with the many joys of her grandchildren: Lindsey and Megan Eirich, Eric and Craig (Brandi) Holzinger and Eric, Jessica, Katherine, Angelica and Cassandra Eirich, as well as her great-grandchildren Shelby, Kasey and Alan. She is also survived by her brother Jim (Kathy) Spencer of Edgewater Park, as well as many nieces and nephews.rnFlorence’s 83 motherly years (Jan. 8, 1927-Mar. 12, 2010) will be celebrated privately by her family. But she was shown such wonderful care by Samaritan Hospice that memorial gifts may be made to them at 5 Eves Dr. Marlton, NJ 08053.