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Judith Duke Obituary
A longtime area resident, Judi was born in Sioux City, Iowa, but moved to the Northeast when she was a child.
She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Empire State College, where she also worked for many years in administration. For the last six years Judi worked at the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault. Judi also volunteered for many years for the Saratoga Emergency Corps, working as an emergency medical technician, dispatcher and driver. As a volunteer lobbyist for the New York Adoption Group, Judi was the driving force behind the repeal of the fee charged to registrants at the state's Adoption Information Registry, and of the law expanding the registry to include siblings as well as adult adoptees and birth parents.
She was an avid Elvis fan.
Judi is survived by her children, Debra Duke of Guilderland, Thomas Duke of Albany and Catherine Duke of Westbury, Long Island; as well as her birth mother, Betty Jo Hufnagle; and her siblings, John Muhl, Anita Simmons, Kathleen Hiller and Mary Therese Bailey.
She was predeceased by her husband, Paul Duke; as well as her adoptive parents, Lyell and Mae McKenna.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, located at 343 New Karner Road, Colonie, followed by a service at 2 p.m.
Interment will follow at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, 1389 Central Ave., Albany, NY 12205.
To leave a special message for the family online, go to www.NewcomerAlbany.com.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Judi's memory to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Ave., Suite 210, Albany, NY 12210 (www.lungusa.org).
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Judith Duke
Ann Jenkins
October 26, 2020
I really miss her so much she was bestest friend forever I loved her so much. She was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. My dear friend I have never forgot you ur in my heart and thoughts daily I still have the picture you gave me and the card you sent me. I miss and love you my dearest friend Judy! R.I.P.
Jean Haynes
January 15, 2011
To Judi's family. She will be missed very much. My mom Celia Haynes was a close friend of her at the Saratoga Emergency Corps for many years. I thank you for supporting her through all she went through and may she now be in Heaven with our Lord God. She will be very much missed. Just in case you may not emember me I am the surrogate grand daughter of Marge & Bob VanWagner who founded the Emergency Corps. My dad was Ken Haynes a Corps Amulance driver for many years.
Ann Jenkins
November 27, 2010
To the family of Judianne i am sorry for your lost..I to lost her she was like a sister to me as each days goes by i think about her and it been hard for me to accept that she gone she was so kind to me and i loved her like she was my own family..I am sorry we have lost a wonderful lady so full of love and warmth to share with the world..Judianne i will go remembering you as each day passing i know you are a beautiful angel now living in paradise and looking down upon use and keeping us all safe each day..Love You and Miss You...
Diane Daniels
November 3, 2010
I worked with Judi along time ago she was a great person to work with
Estelle Giles-Monroe
November 2, 2010
To all who loved Judi, my deepest sympathy for losing her. She was a kind and gentle person who will be greatly missed.
November 2, 2010
To Dave and Family, Judi was very kind to me when we worked together and I will always be grateful to her for many reasons! May you rest in peace my friend, I know that your in good hands and company with our lord.
Carla McClain
Schenectday, New York
Susan Couture(June)
November 2, 2010
To the family of Judi, my sincere sympathy she was a nice person and will know for her helping people
Loretta Remy
November 1, 2010
Deb,
My sincerest condolences on your loss. My thoughts are with you. Let me know if I can do anything.
Joe Farrell
November 1, 2010
To Judi's family, Dave, and close friends....my thoughts and prayers go out to you and Judi. I have benefited in many ways for having known and worked with Judi. She made "here" a beter place! May she rest in peace. Judi will be missed by all who she touched.
Ramona Palmer
November 1, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for the loss of this lovely woman. Her life was filled with thinking of others. This is a great loss to all. Your family and friends remain in our thoughts and prayers, God Bless, Ramona R. Palmer, and the staff of the Victim Resource Center of the Finger Lakes, Inc.
Rosemary Vennero
November 1, 2010
To the family for Judith my sincere sympathy in the lost of such a wonderful woman who advacated for many who did not have a voice. She will be missed by many who lives she touched.
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