Bernard Judd

Oct. 25, 1926-Oct. 19, 2009
WALTON - United States Veteran Bernard F. Judd, 82, passed away Monday morning, Oct. 19, 2009, at home surrounded by his family.
Bernie was born in Gaines, Pa., on Oct. 25, 1926, the son of the late Floyd L. and Avis (Little) Judd.
He was a graduate of the Pratt Institute majoring in leather tanning.
On March 24, 1951, he married the former Jean Jones. She died April 8, 2002.
Bernie was employed as a chemist in the leather industry. He worked for Nopco of Newark, N.J., for many years.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II in Okinawa.
Bernie was a member of the VFW Post of Colonia, N.J., a member of the American Leather Chemists Association, and a faithful member of the Plymouth Community Church.
Bernie will be remembered as a person who worked "behind the scenes," organizing, cleaning, or whatever was needed, at church, Delaware County Fair preparation, or VFW functions, always getting the job done. He also enjoyed gardening, spending time with his family and in his younger years, dancing with his beloved, Jean.
Bernie is survived by two daughters, Judy (Butch) Neale of Walton, Jo Judd of Tennessee; one son, Jerry Judd of Annapolis, Md.; grandchildren, Jennifer and Scott Valentine, Gale and Erin Neale, Kyle Neale, and fiancee Shelly Tarsia, Kate Judd; great-grandchildren, Aiden, Brock, Madison, and Mallory; brothers, Hardy Judd, Pennsylvania and Wayne "Pete" (Mary) Judd; sister, Beverly (Robert) Horton, Pennsylvania; brother-in-law, Bernard Butler, Pennsylvania; sister and brother-in-law, Helen and Bud Caffery of Walton; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by a sister, Phyllis Butler; and sisters-in-law, Mona Judd and Irene Northrup.
Friends and family are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Oct. 22, 2009, at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25 Townsend St., Walton.
Funeral services will be at noon Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the Plymouth Community Church, County Route 21, Walton-Franklin Road, Walton. A calling hour at the church will be held from 11 a.m. until the time of the service at noon. Interment will follow with full military honors in Walton Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Bernie's memory may be made to Plymouth Community Church, Walton Fire Department and EMS, 61 West St., Walton; or the Fisher House, 113 Holland Ave., Albany, NY 12208. Fisher House is a hospitality home for veterans and their families.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting the website at www.courtneyfh.com.