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Frank T. Judge III, 60, of Ridgefield, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, June 17 after an extended battle with kidney cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Carolyn (Way) Judge, and their two children Julia and Spencer. Frank is also survived by his three siblings, Marguerite, Gerard, and Kathleen Judge, as well as his brother-in-law JT Way and sisters-in-law Kate Way and Dinah Mack. Frank was predeceased by his parents Frank T. Judge Jr. and Jeanne (Kelly) Judge, and his brother, Anthony Judge.
Frank was born in Detroit, MI on October 30, 1956, and lived in Ridgefield, CT for the past 29 years. He received his Bachelors Degree in Political Science from the College of the Holy Cross in 1979 and his Law Degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1983. He began his career at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel in New York, NY. Subsequently, he worked as in-house legal counsel at a number of global consumer product companies, most recently as Vice President, General Counsel at Spectrum Brands Global Auto Care Division. Frank served on the Board of Directors of Connecticut Legal Services and the Consumer Specialty Products Association and was a former President and board member of the Westchester/Fairfield County Association of Corporate Counsel. Additionally, Frank was a staff writer for The American Lawyer and was published in a collection of non-fiction trial stories (Trial by Jury, 1990 Simon & Schuster). He recently received first place from the CT Press Club for an editorial in the Danbury News-Times.
Most importantly, Frank was a devoted husband, father, and friend, and loved sharing travel, adventures, and time with his family. He passionately followed his children's interests, hobbies, and careers, spending countless hours at musicals and baseball games, celebrating every milestone in their lives. Frank was also widely read, and had a deep interest in politics, history, sports, and genealogy. He passed on to his family values of fairness, justice, inquisitiveness, and compassion. Frank will be greatly missed, and will always live on in the hearts of his family, friends, and colleagues.
A Memorial Service celebrating Frank's life will be held on Saturday, July 8th at the Ridgefield Community Center (The Lounsbury House), 316 Main Street, Ridgefield, CT beginning at 12:30 pm. Friends will be received from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and a luncheon will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Ann's Place (www.annsplace.org) or Connecticut Legal Services (www.ctlegal.org).
Kane Funeral Home, Ridgefield is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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Wolfgang Renner
March 9, 2022
Frank's and my paths crossed when he was in Munich and Salzburg, and we supporting him in negotiating a joint venture for Timex (I am a lawyer based in Austria). Later, he continued to work with me when he was with the ArmoredAuto Group. I remember Frank to be a kind and pleasant man, and I am so sorry that he had to go - so early, and probably after pain and suffering. Let me offer my belated but sincere condolences!
June 6, 2018
Thank you, Frank, for your many kindnesses. I pray for peace for the family.
Andrew Coccari
February 7, 2018
Frank was a great colleague and leader at Honeywell. Frank worked with myself and my team to develop some of the most breakthrough claims and advertising done in the automotive aftermarket. Frank was a great partner and collaborator and showed great vision in understanding of the business. He will be sorely missed but his fingerprints are all over the place on the businesses that he touched.
Daniel Day
October 15, 2017
Frank and I worked together on The Crusader student newspaper at Holy Cross, and he was a talented and engaging colleague. I was saddened to learn of his death through the alumni magazine. My condolences to his family.
Paul Buckley
July 6, 2017
To the family of Frank Judge, I was a classmate of Frank's at Holy Cross. We lived in Alumni Hall freshman year on the same floor. He was one of the first friends I made as a freshman. Back then (and throughout his life apparently, as I read his obituary) he was just a "good guy." He had a special way about him. Serious and studious no doubt, but also smart, witty, friendly -- just a good guy. I just admired the way he carried himself -- again from reading his obituary, a precursor to the way he chose to live the rest of his life as well. We went our own separate ways after I moved to another dorm after freshman year and we ended up running in different crowds. But I still remember to this day what a nice guy he was to me that freshman year. My sense now is I was not the first and definitely not the last to experience all that was good about Frank. I can't remember the last time I saw Frank but it's funny, over the years he would pop into my head every once in a while for reasons I can't tell you. He and another guy named Ted Martin who was also on that floor in Alumni. I was saddened to get the note from HC that I just opened. My prayers are with all of you.
Cate Havey
July 1, 2017
I was very saddened to hear of Frank's passing, I first met Frank when I was hired to be his temporary secretary for several months at Timex Corporation. I will always remember Frank fondly as a very kind, smart man with a quiet, urbane sense of humor. I am so sorry for your loss, He will be missed.
Ann
June 29, 2017
Our condolences goes to the family and friends. May our loving God assing peace to all of you. Php 4:6;7
Andre
June 28, 2017
I'm so sorry to hear of the death of your loved one and my deepest condolences are extended to you. Something that's helped me through the death of loved ones is to reflect on 1 Corinthians 15:26.
Bill Calore
June 27, 2017
I am very sorry to hear of Frank's passing. I was a classmate of his at Holy Cross. He was a very good person. When I knew him, we would call him Judge Judge, because even as a Freshman he wanted to be a lawyer and he achieved that dream. As they say, the good always seem to die young. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May his memory live on for many, many years. God bless.
Cheryl Cota
June 26, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Frank for many years at Timex Corporation. He was my go to lawyer for contract reviews, as I worked in Human Resources. He was a gentleman and kind person. I will always remember looking across the office and watch him do his stretching exercises.
Class of 1979 College of the Holy Cross
June 25, 2017
I remember Frank Judge from the College of the Holy Cross. Always smiling.
Kathleen Hughes Burgess
June 23, 2017
I was a Holy Cross classmate of Frank's. I had not been in touch with Frank for a long time but my immediate recollection of Frank was that he was kind, smart and always a pleasure to speak with. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Paul & Ann Rubino
June 23, 2017
We are so sorry for your loss. He achieved so much and left good memories behind. In the end, that's all of any of us can do. Our prayers are with you.
Mike Lied
June 22, 2017
I was a law school classmate. I didn't know Frank well but he certainly left the world a better place.
Heather Jones
June 20, 2017
My deepest condolences to Carolyn, Julia and Spencer. I worked with Frank at Timex for many years. He was a wonderful man and loved you all deeply.
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