Judith Ghio

Judith Kay Ghio, 82, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024.
Judi was born May 27, 1941, in Bismark, North Dakota, to Louie and Gertrude "Fern" Manderino. The family moved to Topeka when Judi was a sophomore and she graduated from Topeka High School in 1959. She went to work for the Santa Fe Railroad and retired from there with 37 years of service. In January of 1964, Judi and Antonio "Tony" Ghio were united in marriage enjoying 54 years together prior to his passing January 29, 2018.
Judi was a member of Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she was a funeral dinner coordinator for years. She was a wonderful, loving, big sister, almost like a second mother to her five younger brothers. Judi had a generous heart and will be greatly missed.
Survivors include her brothers, Bob Manderino, Thomas Manderino, Randy Manderino (Janet) and Danny Manderino; her sister-in-law, Linda Manderino; and several nieces and nephews.
Judi was preceded in death by her husband, Tony, and her daughter, Terri Michelle "Shelley" Ghio. Her brother, Jerry Manderino, passed several hours after Judi and their family is sure there is a fabulous celebration going on in Heaven.
The rosary will be prayed at 5 p.m. Monday, January 22, at Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where family will greet friends until 7 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Most Pure Heart of Mary Church. Burial will follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Most Pure Heart of Mary Church, sent in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.