Cynthia
Lynn
Rutledge
Cynthia Lynn Rutledge (nee. Montefusco) of Rutherford New Jersey passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. She was 60 years old. Born in Camden New Jersey to Ernest and Elaine (nee. Sochacki) Montefusco.
Cynthia is survived by her wife, Terry Wain of 27 years and her nephew, Michael Perry, who they raised. She also leaves behind her mother Elaine, her brother Keith Montefusco (Jackie) of Medford New Jersey, and her sister Pamela Hansen of Whiting New Jersey.
Cynthia leaves behind her nephews Anthony Montefusco (Megan); Nicholas Montefusco; James Ryan (Christina) and Eleanor (grandniece); William Hansen; and Robert Hansen (Genevieve) and Charles (grandnephew). She was preceded in death by her loving father, Ernest.
As a teen, Cynthia was crowned the 1978-1979 Junior Miss of Union County. Cynthia graduated from Cranford High School and attended Bucknell University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree cum laude with a major in International Relations. She worked on Wall Street for several years and then left to pursue a business in massage therapy. She spent 20 years as a licensed massage therapist. She taught Pilates, Yoga and she was a personal trainer. Her first love was for dance in all forms, and this was a constant for her through the years.
Cynthia had a passion for the beach and enjoyed doing all things outdoors: hiking, swimming, fishing, camping, and snowboarding. She loved pets and animals of all kinds.
“Cyn”, as she was called by her family, was devoted to her family, and enjoyed all family holidays, activities, and gatherings.
A celebration of life Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2022 from 12noon to 2:00pm at Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Cynthia can be made to the charity of your choice.