Ruth Meltz, 103

NEW BEDFORD, MASS. – Ruth (Cudish) Meltz, of New Bedford, passed away on Aug. 4, 2023, in the New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home. She was the wife of the late Ralph Meltz and the late Bernie Bulotsky.

Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Samuel J. and Bessie (Bearkovitch) Cudish, she had been a longtime resident of both New Bedford and Florida.

As a teenager, Ruth worked as a candy striper at St. Luke’s Hospital. In addition to being a homemaker, she was a member of the Tifereth Israel Congregation and the New Bedford women’s group “A Helping Hand.” Ruth enjoyed playing mahjong and cards. and spending time with her family and their dog, Willy, and cat, Luna.

She is survived by two daughters, Sheila M. Galitsky and her husband, Howard J. “Howie,” of New Bedford; Vicki Lynn Meltz, of Taiwan; one sister, Estelle Cohen, of New York City; five grandchildren, Stacy Toabe and her husband, Aaron Gregoire, Mindy Toabe and her husband, David Egar, Pamela Wolski and her husband, Tim, Joshua Galitsky and Julee Galitsky; four great-grandchildren, Molly Egar, Ash, Maya and Sam Wolski; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Allan D. Meltz and was predeceased by five siblings.

Contributions may be made to Forever Paws, 300 Lynwood St., Fall River, MA 02721.