Florence was born and raised in New York City and received her RN from the St. Vincent's Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in eye surgery, premature nursery, and the out-patient department.
Florence later began a second career in the travel business and purchased VIP International Travel.
Florence and her husband Bob have been happily married for 62 years, have four children and 11 grandchildren, and have resided in Englewood Cliffs since 1961.
Florence joined Rotary International in 1988, the first year in which women were admitted membership. Her commitment to Rotary led her to become President in 1992 of the Englewood Cliffs Club. When Englewood Cliffs merged with Englewood, she served another term as President from 2004-2005. She also served as district 7490 Assistant Governor for five years to Teaneck and Cresskill/Demarest clubs. In addition, Florence and her husband Bob hosted a Gift of Life Child from Honduras.
When asked what Rotary means to her, Florence says “Rotary's mission: Service above Self is etched in my heart. It has been an honor and joy to be a Rotarian for the past 32 years. I am in it for life!”
