Zelda (Brody) Belafsky, 85, of Metuchen died July 30, 2010 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. Born in Perth Amboy, she resided in Metuchen for 60 years.

Zelda was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. She was a Customer Service Representative for Baxter Scientific in Edison and worked for General Cable in Perth Amboy. Zelda enjoyed knitting, reading, and especially spending time with her family.

Zelda is predeceased by her husband, Irving Belafsky in 1995; her parents, Sam and Ses Brody; and her late brother, Richard Brody.

Surviving family members include two children: Anita Krentar and her husband, Robert of Avenel; Martin Belafsky and his wife, Tammy of Oregon; 6 grandchildren: Brian, Jeffrey, Evan, Joshua, Marcus, and Dominique; 5 great-grandchildren: Ethan, Brody, Avery, Dylan, and Baylee.

Graveside services will be on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at 2:30 PM at Beth Israel Cemetery in Woodbridge. Arrangements are being handled by FLYNN AND SON/KOYEN FUNERAL HOME, 319 Amboy Avenue, Metuchen, NJ. Shiva will be held on Sunday following graveside services and Monday and Tuesday evenings at Anita and Robert Krentar's residence.

Donations in Zelda's memory may be made to Beth Mordecai Memorial Fund, 224 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861