Judith Lee Paolini

1941 - 2021

Judith Lee Paolini
Judith Lee Paolini passed away at home on March 23, 2021, where she was a life long Sonoma County resident. She was a loving wife, adoring mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Judy was born in Healdsburg on September 10, 1941 to SR "Skinner" and Emma Lee Waltenspiel-Mathis, and loved her German, Scottish, and Irish heritage. Proceeding Judy in death was her beloved husband of 41 years, the late Jerre Anthony Paolini. She is survived by her daughter Terrie Lyn Paolini and son's Nathan and Mario; daughter Kimberly J Gluch, son-in-law Patrick, their children Joshua, his wife Christina, their daughters Nora and Abigail; Christine and her fiancé Cody, along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was a master painter, whose works consisted of The Girl With The Pearl Earring, The Milkmaid, and Forte Dei Marmi Traditional Rowing Boats, along with many others. In her Redwood Grove, she enjoyed many visits with family and friends sharing stories.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Rosary Vigil on Tuesday April 6, 2021 at Daniels Chapel of the Roses, 1225 Sonoma Ave., Santa Rosa, CA. There will be a public viewing at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Rosary Vigil at 6:00 p.m., which will also be presented via Zoom. Please note, due to Covid-19, Daniels is limited to 75 people, along with outside viewing with social distancing. The funeral mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday April 7, 2021 at St. Leo's Catholic Church, 601 Agua Caliente Rd W, Sonoma, CA. This service will be held outside with strict Covid-19 social distancing guidelines. Please know, streaming will be available. Following will be Internment at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
For Zoom or streaming information, please email the family at judysmemorial910@gmail.com. In lieu of flowers, Judy's family would be honored if those wishing to make a donation, would direct it to Team Rubicon: (teamrubiconusa.org/give), KQED: (kqed.org/support), or to the charity of your choice.