Judy L. Mottolese

MASHPEE — Judy Lynn (McGrath) Mottolese, 65, entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2007, in Mashpee.

Born on June 28, 1942, in Estherville, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Evelyn R. (McNally) McGrath. Judy resided for the last four years with her beloved husband, Frank V. Mottolese, in Monument Beach.

Prior to moving to Cape Cod, she had been a 27-year resident of Enfield, Conn., and prior to Enfield had resided in Albany, N.Y. Judy was a graduate of Colonie Central High School, class of 1960. She retired as a manager from SNET in 1998 after 22 years of employment.

A member of the SNET Foreman's Club and the Telephone Pioneers, Judy served on the executive board of the Enfield Community Policing Steering Committee in Enfield. She was an AARP tax counselor and local coordinator for the Upper Cape, and served on the board of directors for the Bourne Council of Aging.

Judy had a special love for gardening, kayaking, and loved spending time near the ocean. She enjoyed playing racquetball and was an avid runner for more than 30 years. She spent many happy times and hours surrounded by family and dear friends.

Besides her husband, Frank, Judy is survived by her son, Frank J. Mottolese and his wife, Aileen, of Somers, Conn., and her daughter, Cyndi Mottolese of Norwalk, Conn.; four grandchildren, Nicholas, Anthony, and Marissa Mottolese and Samantha Carriero, as well as many dear friends.

A funeral procession will form at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, on Thursday, Nov. 29, 2007, by 9 a.m., to Holy Family Church, 23 Simon Road, Enfield, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the St. Patrick King Street Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call on Judy's family at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, on Wednesday evening, Nov. 28, 2007, from 4 to 8 p.m.

Memorial contributions in Judy's memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, N.E. Division, 538 Preston Ave., Meriden, CT 06450.

For directions, or to leave an online expression of sympathy, please visit www.leetestevens.com.