Judith Congedo

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judith Congedo, of Corinth, Texas, on January 6th, 2023.
Judy was born in Chicago on August 29, 1941 to Elenor and Robert Fisher. After graduating from Wayland Academy in Wisconsin, Judy attended the University of Colorado. It is in Boulder where she met her husband Manny Congedo. They were married for 56 years before Manny passed away in 2018.
Judy is survived by her three children, Jennifer, Jill and her spouse Rodney, and Christopher and his spouse Kim. Along with her seven grandchildren; Jerry and his spouse Lisa, Matthew, Nathaniel and his spouse Kaylee, Ashley and her spouse Ryan, Emily, Zella, Vivian, and four great grandchildren; Madison, Haley, Juniper, Magnolia.
She really loved to quilt and sew. Judy made a number of quilts that are based on the seasons and nature themes. Many of which now decorate her children's and grandchildren's homes. After giving up on sewing clothes for her kids, Judy loved to sew Halloween costumes. Each year her grandchildren would ask for a costume and she would oblige. She made multiple themed dresses and all kinds of animal costumes, from bunnies and turtles to a skunk costume that her granddaughter asked for.
Judy also enjoyed reading, gardening, trying new restaurants, playing games, and visiting with friends and family. She put her love of reading to good use when she worked in the local school library for many years. Later in life she enjoyed recommending books and recipes. Some that she made and some she thought looked good from a cooking magazine she recently read. Starting in her early 50's, Judy began to struggle with mobility and muscle strength. It slowly worsened to the point that she spent most of the last decade in a motorized wheelchair. Even with her physical limitations, Judy was a strong woman who never complained and didn't like it when her family did either. Her friends describe her as always being upbeat, friendly, and having an infectious smile. We will miss her indelible will and generosity of spirit.
She and her brother Bob, suffered from Mitochondrial Disease. A little known condition that can manifest in many different ways. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the UCSD Christini Fund (Supporting Mitochondrial Disease Research).