Judith Irrera

1941 - 2022

Irrera, Judith (nee Owen), - 80, of Mays Landing, passed away of a broken heart on July 23rd 2022, twenty days after her beloved husband and life partner Joe passed away. Judy was born on December 20th, 1941 to Harry R. Owen and Anna L. Owen. Judy will be sadly missed by her loving brother Jim Owen (Terry), sister, Susan (Owen) Mangano. Her nieces Lindsey and Erin Mangano and nephews, Jim Owen, Jr. (Betsy), Brian Owen (Lisa), Paula Popa (Dan), Richard Bullock (Erin). Granddaughter's Brianna and Jody Belber, grandsons Joey and Vinny Irrera and her four cats, Cubby Bear, Fancy, Rusty and Bonnie. She is pre-deceased by her daughter Denise Irrera Belber and son Joseph H. Irrera. Judy grew up in downtown Mays Landing and graduated Mays Landing School, then attended Vineland High School for 3 years and married Joe at age 17, raised her two children, then attended Oakcrest High School in 1970 and earned her high School diploma. Judy loved working at the Court Diner in Mays Landing as a waitress for many years and Shulton's Old Spice in Mays Landing. She also worked at Lenox China in Burnishing/Quality Control, the balance of her working career. Her hobbies were crabbing, fishing and camping, especially at Cherrystone Campground and numerous Florida locations. Her passions were spending time with her grandchildren, attending Tom Jones concerts, taking her family to Disney World and Universal every chance she could. Judy was a kind and loving person with a heart of gold. She had many friends across the country that she communicated with regularly and will be dearly missed by all. A viewing and celebration of Judy's life will be held on Friday, July 29, from 10 to 11:30 AM, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing with a service at 11:30 AM. Burial will follow at Union Cemetery of Mays Landing. Info and condolences: www.boakesfuneralhome.com