Judith Angelica Padilla
Born in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, on March 9, 1946, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at age 77.
She is predeceased by her parents, Ramon and Francisca Padilla, and sisters, Migdalia Padilla and Gloria
Marrero. Loving mother of Joseph Padilla, beloved sister of Lydia Otero, Raymond Padilla, Nancy Padilla,
Dan (Lori
) Padilla, Nydia (John) Padilla-Rodriguez, Lucy Dennis, Linda (Mike) Padilla- Mazzeo, and Anthony Padilla.
She also leaves many loving nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.
Judith graduated from James Madison High School, Monroe Community College, Rochester Business
Institute, and Brockport State College. The family was always first and foremost. She enjoyed gardening,
listening to the birds while sitting on her front porch, an avid reader, and treasured tutoring the kids in
the family that needed help. She loved to sing, listened to many music styles, and danced as an original
member of Borinquen Dance Theatre, Inc. Her presence always brought joy to all who knew her. She
was kind, loving, and generous!
Judith took pride in her job with the City of Rochester as the Bilingual Job Readiness Skills Trainer to
ensure equity and fair treatment for all her clients.
Special Thanks to all who cared for her at The Highlands at Brighton, especially Jennifer Lamb and Strong
Memorial Hospital Palliative Care.
Calling hours will be Tuesday, May 16, from 4-7pm at Dierna Funeral Home, 2309 Culver Rd. Rochester,
NY 14609. Her Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 17, at 9:30am at Holy Apostles Church, Interment
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to the Strong
Memorial Hospital Palliative Care Team, 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester NY 14602 or The Highlands at
Brighton, 5901 Lac De Ville Blvd., Rochester, NY 14618.
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The great circle of life has begun. But you see – not all of us arrive together at the end. It is nobody’s fault.
We will always miss Judy. Judy will always be with us. As long as we remember the beautiful smile and the kindness Judy brought with her presence.
We will never be apart. We will be a part of each other.
The sun rises when the time comes and whether you like it or not the sun sets when the time comes. Padilla Family stay strong and be safe.
Sweet Judy. You were always a friendly, warm smiling face at any Padilla family gathering that I was blessed to attend. Your kindness to me, Ralph and our children, I will remember with a smile and a grateful heart. Such a big soul in such a petite body, I know you were welcomed home by your dear ones who got to Heaven first. Pray for us until we meet again.
Love and hugs and prayers for the Padilla family. May your many wonderful memories of Judy bring you joy throughout this sad time.♥️