Judith Catherine Pierson

Judith Catherine Pierson obituary

Judith Catherine Pierson

Judith Pierson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Vander Plaat Memorial Home on Feb. 9, 2026.
Judith C. Pierson, (nee Cevasco), 83, of Westwood, formerly of Paramus, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026. Before retiring, Judith worked as an Office Assistant for Spectrum for Living. Earlier in her career, she was also part of the team at the Paper Mill Playhouse, an experience she truly enjoyed. Judith had many interests that brought her happiness, including playing golf, cooking and baking for those she loved, and settling in with a good book. She generously volunteered her time at a local food pantry and cherished every moment spent with her grandchildren, who were the great joy of her life.

Cherished wife of the late Richard Pierson (2008). Loving mother of Jennifer Bopp and her husband Ryan, Lee-Ann Guerin and her husband James, Richard Pierson and his wife Mary, and Janis Pierson. Adored grandmother of Richard, James, Tyler, Justin, Trevor, Zachary, Jacob, Camryn, Riley, and Bailey. Predeceased by her dear brother, Donald Cevasco.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, 113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ. Memorial Service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, February 13, 2026 at the Vander Plaat Memorial Home, Paramus, NJ. Inurnment to follow at George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus, NJ.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in Judith's memory may be made to the The Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway Ste. 1509, New York, NY 10138 https://www.parkinson.org/

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113 South Farview Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

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