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Judith McDermott Obituary
Feb. 10, 1927 - Oct. 17, 2020
S. Judith (Judy) McDermott passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 17, 2020. She was born on February 10, 1927 to the late Leokadya and Alexander Cwalina. Judy was predeceased by her husband John J. McDermott, their son Gregory and his wife Charlene and their son Scott, sisters Jean Borkowski, Stephanie Norko, Ida Martin, Agnes Sadowski and Mary Schoenknecht, brothers Joseph and Donald Cwalina.
She is survived by her beloved son, Robert McDermott and his wife Deborah and two stepsons of Tempe, Arizona, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sister Ann Hajna-Rastelli and her husband Henry, great-niece Deborah and her husband T.J. Lanese who were always "there" for her and many nieces and nephews.
Judy liked to travel, knit and crochet and read. She was an avid gardener, sharing seeds and vegetables with friends and neighbors. By request, she planted a perennial garden at Bridgeport North Branch Library and maintained it from 2006-2013. She wrote "ditties" for birthdays, showers, etc. and was dubbed "Poet Laureate" by the Silver Fox Red Hat Society.
She was a registered nurse and a 1947 graduate of Bellevue Hospital in NYC and a 1964 graduate of the University of Bridgeport earning a Bachelor of Science with a major in Nursing. During her nursing career she was a Supervisor of Nurses for the Bridgeport Health Department, Supervisor of Nurses for the Combination Public Health Nursing Service of Fairfield and School Nurse for Notre Dame H.S.
She was a member of St Michael the Archangel Ladies Guild, AARP Chapter 831, Bridgeport Police Triad, Red Hat Society and Notre Dame Retirees.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 11 a.m. in St. Michael the Archangel Church, Bridgeport followed by interment in Long Hill Burial Grounds, Trumbull. Calling hours will take place Tuesday morning in the Frank Radozycki and Sons Funeral Home, 305 Pulaski St., Bridgeport (directly across from the church) from 10 a.m. until time of service in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St Michael's Church in memory of Judy. For online condolences, memorial tributes and to make a donation visit us at commercehillfh.com
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Allison Adams
November 21, 2020
Babci,
Even though there we were miles apart, you were always in my heart, just like you still are now. I am so proud to have called you Babci. You were so thoughtful, kind, and loving. Zofia is smart, beautiful and spunky, just like you.
You are a legend of Bridgeport, CT. It will never be the same without you. May God rest your soul, my sweet grandmother. May you be at peace with your Lord and savior, Pop and Uncle Greg. I will miss you more than words can say.
Your loving granddaughter,
Allison Adams
XOXOXOXO
Paul & Linda Block
October 29, 2020
Our prayers are with her family & friends. Judy was a wonderful person, a great neighbor, and one of the best friend anyone could have. My mother (Ethel) and Judy were the dearest of friends. They would look after each other. Judy was one the watcher of the neighbor. The last of 'One the Originals' of Flint St. Bpt. CT Rest in Peace. go with God
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