Charlotte A. Brodfuhrer of Little Silver and, most recently, Tinton Falls, passed away April 9, 2025.
Charlotte was born in August 1932 in East Norwalk, Connecticut, to Alfred L. and Willa C. Jackson. She grew up and attended schools in Norwalk, where she was active in Scouting and boating. After graduating from Norwalk High School, she completed her nursing degree from St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in New York City in 1953. She practiced nursing in Connecticut, New York City and Red Bank.
Charlotte was a long-time member of Tower Hill Presbyterian Church of Red Bank, where she served as a Sunday school teacher, elder, hospital visitor, and Stephen Minister. For many years she participated in a study group at B’nai Israel Synagogue in Rumson and enjoyed volunteering at the ARC of Monmouth County. Perhaps, most of all, Charlotte will be remembered as a friend and therapist as she sowed seeds of love and encouragement into the lives of many.
Charlotte savored the time she spent with her family, attending Bible studies, enjoying the beach in the evenings, and tending her organic vegetable and flower gardens. She was a gifted artist, played the piano by ear and enjoyed reading, especially the Bible and about health topics.
Charlotte was predeceased by her parents, her husband of 53 years, Eric Brodfuhrer of Little Silver, and her brother, Burt Jackson of Connecticut.
She is survived by her three children: son Bruce Brodfuhrer (Terri) of North Carolina; daughter Karen Brodfuhrer of New Jersey; and daughter Lisa Dillon (David) of Maryland. She was the proud grandmother of six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, Tower Hill Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank. Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank has been entrusted with the arrangements.
The article originally appeared in the April 17 – 23, 2025 print edition of The Two River Times.
