Judith Neale Obituary
Judith “Judy” Ralston Neale, 77, of Coatesville, PA passed away on May 15, 2025.
Born in 1947 in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph W., Jr. and Dorothy A. (née Acree) Ralston.
Judy was a 1964 graduate of Downingtown High School and a 1967 graduate of the Chandler School for Women in Boston. She worked as a Sales Rep for Sartomer/Cray Valley Chemical Company for 20 years.
Judy loved sailing and visiting the beach with her family and the Hub-bubs group there. She enjoyed drinking a good martini and watching the Phillies and Eagles play. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and watching her grandkids play sports. She was a volunteer at Chester County Hospital and a long-time member of the Downingtown United Methodist Church.
Judy was the wife of the late Reginald “Reg” Neale; loving mother of Bruce Bredickas, Jr. (Lauren) and Beth Bredickas; loving step-mother of Michael Neale (Karen), Debra Robinson and Howard Neale; adoring grandmother of Walker & Kaden Bredickas, Madison & Nicholas Manning; Step-grandmother of Kevin Neale (Jessica), Kelly Vidovich (Mitch), Courtney Hatch (Kevin), Melissa Robinson and Amy Neale; and 11 step-great grandchildren. Judy also leaves behind her beloved cats, Max and Marvin.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing 10:00-11:00 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2025 and to her Funeral Service 11:00 AM at Downingtown United Methodist Church, 751 E. Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335. Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are requested to The Chester County Women’s Auxiliary, https://www.chestercountyhospital.org/giving/get-involved/volunteer/womens-auxiliary
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