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Judith Jean Patoka
1953 - 2020
Judith Jean Patoka
1953 - 2020
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Judith Patoka Obituary
Judith was born in Pittsfield on February 4, 1953 to the late Oscar and Doris (Goldsmith) Patoka. She attended local schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School. She then went on to study art at the University of Massachusetts and the University of Colorado obtaining her Master's Degree. She was an artist her whole life and leaves behind a legacy of quilts and crafts.
She was a member of Temple Anshe Amunim. She was a lover of animals and owned many special dogs, cats, and rabbits throughout her life. She also loved gardening and growing her own fruits and vegetables.
Judith leaves her three daughters Sarah Dietz, Jennifer Dietz and Lisa Dietz as well as her grandchildren Aria and Liya Dietz Thakur. She also leaves her sister Myra Patoka.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A private burial for Judith will be held on a later date at Pittsfield Cemetery. THE FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA is in charge of arrangements. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com
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David Fish
April 20, 2020
We shared order-in pizza with friends of Jude's prior to a concert in Williamstown. It comical that we were going to see the headliner Mahavishnu Orchestra and that the friends were going to see the lead-in. We listened to more Leo Kottke after that night.
Bruce Robertson
April 18, 2020
We would sit at her kitchen table, sharing a cup of chamomile tea and oatmeal cookies, warm from the oven. In macramé hangers, plants took in the sun by the window. She gave me a little brass bell, ornate with etchings. I hung it from the mirror in my car. Fifty years on, still it hangs and rings sweetly. Her peace bell, she said.
Lynn Katz Danzig
April 18, 2020
My deepest condolences. I knew Jude from
Temple Anshe Amunim and she was a
year ahead in high school.
To her family I am
sending a virtual hug.
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Katie Wiater
April 17, 2020
I'd like to extend my deepest sympathies to Lisa, Sarah and Jennifer, the passing of your Mom represents a very sad time indeed, and an enormous loss to our world.
Donna Sawtelle
April 17, 2020
I am so sorry to hear that Jude has passed on. What a wonderful lady. Always a smile and so cheerful to talk with. I took my very 1st quilt class from her many years ago. She was an amazing quilter. She will be missed by many.
Joanne Lahey
April 17, 2020
My deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Jude.
Jude joined a group of us that knitted at Barnes & Noble. We so enjoyed her company. She did beautiful hand work. She added so much to our discussions. She will be missed.
Joanne Lahey, Pittsfield
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