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Judith Jaffe Obituary
Judith "Judi" Jaffe of Rock Hill, NY, died Monday, March 31, 2008 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Horton Campus in Middletown, NY. She was 65.
The daughter of the late Leroy and Evelyn Gans Goodman, she was born February 18, 1943 in Kansas City, MO.
Judith was an Associate Professor of Nursing and she taught at Orange County Community College.
She is survived by two daughters, Rachel Jaffe of Manhattan, Nina Jaffe-Freund and her husband, Steven of California; one brother, Steven Goodman and his wife, Debra of Kansas; several nieces and nephews and many close friends whom she loved very much and considered family. Judi had been anxiously awaiting the birth of her first grandchild, due in July.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 3, at 12 noon at Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 318 N. Montgomery St., Newburgh. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, MO.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Judi Jaffe Scholarship Fund at Orange County Community College.
Arrangements are under the care of the Doulin Newburgh Funeral Home, Inc., 845-562-0068.
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for Judith Jaffe
Derek Bloomfield
March 26, 2024
Judi was such a sweetie, so full of life. I have such pleasant memories of her.
Derek Bloomfield
Derek Bloomfield
March 27, 2023
My Goodness, it has 15 years since we lost Judy. I can still hear her laughing. Such sweet memories of a wonderful lady.
Derek Bloomfield
Lisa Crespi
April 29, 2008
Dear Rachel,
I have only just heard of you loss. I am so very sorry. You are in my thoughts and prayers always.
Lisa Crespi (Volpe)
Sharon Whitman
April 18, 2008
I just found out and cant stop crying. Judi was quite the character!. Oh, how I will miss her. My deepest sympathies to her daughters.
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Thomas Brinson
April 16, 2008
The other day I spoke with a close friend of mine who needed some advice regarding dropping out of the nursing program. It made me think about Judi who kept after me and inspired me to complete the program. After two semesters with Judi who always made me blush(that's not easy being black) she gave me inspiration and hope. Many nursing students know first hand how difficult nursing school can be , Judi was an exceptional person who made our lives simple and fun.
Judi will be missed for a very long time. God had blessed nursing students under her care. I gave my friend the same inspiration that was shared by Judi. I am now a charge nurse of a level one trauma center in the emergency room. I thank Judi for inspiring me to strive on.
class of 1993
Grace Goodman (Niece)
April 6, 2008
Aunt Judi I miss you so much. I can remember being on the phone with you and by the time we said goodbye 2 hours had gone by!! A day won't go by that I won't think about you. You have touched so many people. I'm going to miss your "ohhhhh Gracie's!" followed by your contagious laugh when we would make fun of my dad together. Your life ended way too soon. You are one of the most genuine people I've ever known. I love you so much. xoxo
Alice Hoye
April 5, 2008
Judy, you were more than my first (and second) Nursing PRof..you were my friend. I'll always miss all the talks and "gossip" that we looked forward to after class hours, and spending hours talking with you after I graduated from Nursing School. You were the second person on Earth to find out that I passed the NCLEX. It was your sense of humor and your encouragement that got me through the beginning of school and kept me from giving up many, many times. Judy, I owe at least partially to you, the fact that I am even an RN today. Your spirit will be with me always and your voice of encouragement will be carried in my heart all the days of my life. Heaven, BRACE YOURSELF! She's awesome! Love you Judy...Alice Hoye, RN
anne lavelle
April 4, 2008
You were a wonder to us all! You were a dear friend who supported us through many difficult times. I know you cared so very deeply for your friends and colleagues. You fought a courageous battle with cancer for the past few months. I hope you will watch over us and empower us with your faith in humankind as we struggle with our loss of a dear and faithful friend.
Jennifer Meyer-Christian
April 4, 2008
Mrs. Jaffe always had a way of bringing humor and fun to even the most trying days of nursing school. She made you remember why you were there & the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow when it felt like we'd never get there! I will always be proud to say that I am a 1999 graduate of OCCC, one of the finest nursing programs in the country. It is because of nurses like Mrs. Jaffe and fellow faculty, who not only saw nursing simply as a profession, but an art. A life truly devoted to the health and well-being of others, and a desire to share knowledge and experience to continue the tradition of educating top notch healers. The profession has certainly suffered a great loss, but I am happy to say I have crossed Mrs. Jaffe's path and am richer for it. To Mrs. Jaffe's family...take comfort in your memories and know that a piece of her lives on in all the lives she has touched.
Irene Spaulding
April 4, 2008
May fond memories sustain you during this difficult time.
Fondly,
Marilyn Fleck
April 4, 2008
To Judy's Family-
I was a surgical patient on Tower 5 ORMC in Feb. 2006. Judi Jaffe and her students were there two times that week. She and one student James came into my room. She immediately picked up on my worries and anxiety. Judi sat on my bed, held my hand and looked me squarely in the eyes the whole time, listened and then helped allay them one by one. Her presence was a personal one. James and her students had much to learn from this warm and caring mentor. Warmth, sincerity, kindness, hope and an uplifting spirit had entered my life that day. The fear and anxiety lifted- Judi Jaffe had worked her magic. James was well aware I am sure.
Judi worked tirelessly w/ her students- always encouraging them to put their newly learned skills into hands on practice. Under her "eagle eye" I saw them thrive. James and the other students were truly blessed to have an instructor so fully human and professional to emulate. I have read the many testimonies here and am consoled to know that she truly lives on in those whom she touched.
Judy asked to write the following for me on a scrap of paper- Peace and Blessing and everything good- Which you deserve. My recovery turned the corner that day. She exemplified the power of another person to touch someone and aid the healing process. My life has been much richer since my brief encounter with Judi Jaffe RN- two years ago. This world has lost One of a Kind... My Sincere Condolences.
Priscilla Bugari
April 4, 2008
To Judy's family:
I am deeply saddened by your loss. Judy was my nursing instructor 20 years ago and she changed my life! She identified who I really was and brought out the confidence in all of us. She was a wonderful person full of love and life. She will be missed by everyone whose life she touched.
Irene Nunnari
April 4, 2008
To Judi's Family,
The news of her death brought so much sadness to her friends at Mount Saint Mary....quickly followed by smiles as we broke into stories filled with memories of many happy days and hilarious moments. With her keen intellect, with and immeasurable warmth, she connected immediately to those around her. I will never forget her! Judi's humor and her words of advice will stay with me always. You are all in my prayers.
Brenda Walsh
April 3, 2008
Nina & Rachel, You had one terrific mother & she thought the world of you both!! She was always a caring, loving person who truly loved you both, her job, co-workers & anyone she came across. It is a tremendous loss for our nursing dept. faculty & students. I will always remember her endless words of wisdom. I know she is now at peace and will always be with each of us in her own way.
Brenda Walsh
Secretary, Nursing Dept.
Shannondoah Rose
April 3, 2008
I can not find words for her family and friends except to say it was too soon.
But I am looking forward to hearing Judy bossing me around from heaven....for that matter she and God are already negotiating, I am sure. She was one of a kind and will always be remembered.
Janine Mickle
April 3, 2008
Rachel and Nina, When I heard of the passing of your mom I was so sad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and that little one on the way. On the other hand, your mom's passing made me remember all the happy times we had growing up together! You and your mom were a big part of my childhood and I will never forget you all and the wonderful memories.
Janine
Karen & Jim Detch
April 3, 2008
I had the opportunity to work with her @ OCCC while I was studying for my master's degree. She always said to go after "the cutting edge'" in nursing practice & medicine. Recently I spent a lovely hour getting re-acquainted here in the Urgent Care @ Rock Hill . She was looking forward to the birth of that grand-baby so much! On her last visit she was too ill to talk much, but still directing her energies to conquering her medcial problems.
Your mother will be missed & so many nursing students have lost a great opportunity to learn.
Jennifer Lebron
April 3, 2008
What can I say? Mrs. Jaffee you are truly one of a kind and I am honored to have had you in my life. Not only were you an amazing instructor, you also served as a role model for what every nurse should exemplify. We are all going to miss you, however every nursing student that you ever taught that became and RN is a piece of you left behind. Thank you.
Tricia Sorg (Nursing Club Co Prez 2005)
April 3, 2008
Ms. Jaffe, always had a smile, warm touch when needed, firm voice when needed, and a story for everything!!! She could tie almost any part of a class to a story which would help one remember. She was my inspiration to return to school after a year off when I had my premmee. She was soo excited to see me making me feel so excited as well... My heart goes out to her family in this time of sorrow. My prayers are with you for a happy and healthy newborn, know now that she has seen, held and played with her new Grand baby!!
Rosa Valentin
April 3, 2008
What a vibrant instructor--one of a kind. She was always full of laughter. That is how I remember her. I had her as an instructor~19-20 years ago. She will be sadly missed but never forgotten. Thank you Mrs. Jaffe
Kathleen Fayo
April 2, 2008
Judy, I know that heaven is a much brighter place now that it has you, because earth has truely lost a diamond....there are no words that can describe the hole in my heart now that we have lost you......you always could find the goodness and a siverlining in anything here on earth....your words of encouragement and support will forever drive me forward in very thing I do.....I only hope that I too some day may have the wisdom, courage and insight that you had for life.....the world truely has lost a most precious gift...and heaven has gained a gem.......sadly missed and forever loved......Kathy
Michele Crook-Lopez
April 2, 2008
Rachel and Nina other Family members and friends,
I can only find words that describe Judy without putting it all together. Always believing in the positive of things, education, certainly growing as a human being,"becoming that much better",not holding onto the negative. A constant moving forward,the healthy side of things-LOL .She would make her jokes yet her healthy point and the ugliness of it all.Ex: smoking LOL... I can go on..A Woman of strength and fight if you will. We all know she is at her resting place and peace and if I know Judy she still is moving on....LOL a definite woman of class and Style thats for sure....Thats how I remember Judy Jaffe.....
Chris Godwin
April 2, 2008
As Associate Professor of Nursing, Judi was a unique instructor and colleague. She cared deeply for her students and her profession. She also gave full attention to each of us in individual conversation. And she had the ability to see through to the heart of of a challenge and put it into words. My 20+ years as her colleague at SUNY Orange were enriched by her presence.
bessie korth
April 2, 2008
I am so sorry to read the passing of your mother and my former nursing instructor. She treated her students with respect and with a calm affect during clinical and instruction. My prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time. she will be truly missed. Bessie Patterson/Korth
Felecia Moon, Class President of 2001
April 2, 2008
I am so saddened to hear of Judy Jaffe's passing. My deepest sympathy to her daughters and family. I had the pure pleasure of having Judy as my Instructor and mentor. I will never forget her infamous words of wisdom. She had a way with words that was all her own and was a guiding light to all she touched. Judy, you will be forever missed by all who knew you.
Lisa Whitmore
April 2, 2008
"God willing and the creek don't rise", a common incantation from one of my favorite teachers/human beings of all time. What a tragic loss. My condolences to Jaffe's family and friends. I will remember her for her sincerity, compassion and relentless humor (and all the danskos and pug talk). I feel lucky to have met her and learned from her. I will also remember how she gave of herself to each student, showing concern, and freely giving encouragement, her generosity of praise were a gift to all she taught. My thoughts are with you.
Michael & Fay Gutnick
April 1, 2008
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Judy Jaffe. She was our neighbor and good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with her children and friends.
Maggie Cole
April 1, 2008
The nursing community has lost a champion. You will live, and be loved, forever in the hearts of so many. Thank you for changing our world.
Mary Mulrooney
April 1, 2008
Judy, Judy, Judy, what will we do without you? Your were one of a kind, a brilliant mind that could operate on multiple levels all at the same time. You could tell a story that was like weaving intricate pattern. I will miss those stories and your wonderful sense of humor and your ability to see through any situation straight to the heart of the matter.
Alice Calonga
April 1, 2008
We were very saddened to hear of Judy's passing. She did some private duty nursing with our family a few years ago and brought a lot of joy to our home. Our thoughts and prayers are with her daughters, she was very proud of them.
Christine Ward
April 1, 2008
Mrs. Jaffe's laugh could lighten the mood during some of the most stressful of days of Nursing school. Remembering her humor still brings a smile to my face. As a Nursing instructor her goal was to help you succeed. OCCC Nursing Dept has lost a most spirited soul. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Jaffe's family and friends.
Karen Feliciano
April 1, 2008
I am deeply saddened by your loss of Judy, Ms. Jaffe as I always knew her. She was a great person, wonderful instructor and a true friend for life. She helped me throughout nursing school and she encouraged me to continue my education. She always brought the best out in everyone she touched. I will truly miss her and will never forget her. My heart goes out to her family and friends whom she loved with all her heart.
Christine Juers
April 1, 2008
Mrs. Jaffe made you want to be a nurse. I had the pleasure of her company for two semsters. She was a good teacher, supporter & friend. It pains me to know that she won't be there when I become a nurse. The world has lost yet another beautiful person. My deepest sympathy goes out to her family & friends.
Joyce Davis
April 1, 2008
may we always remember her laughter and love of life
k p
April 1, 2008
oh! judy jaffe you will be missed so much. you changed my life, you gave me hope and inspiratoin to push on, to get through that ?$&% nursing program at OCCC. and I have so much to thank you for. god broke the mode when he made you. my memories and thanks go out to your family for sharing you, for my life would not be the same with out you.
April 1, 2008
Your smile and wit will never leave the halls of OCCC. We loved your stories and your personality. You truly loved teaching and you touched every student who was lucky enough to have you either in clinical or as a lead instructor. You will be greatly missed.
Derek Bloomfield
April 1, 2008
Oh, Judy was a piece of work...and a fabulously lovely piece of work she was. She helped me immeasurably through my serious motorcycle accident and long recuperation and later my daughter's breast cancer. How I loved having her talk my ear off. I'm going to miss her terribly. She was just the sweetest woman.
MARY JO YOUNGS
April 1, 2008
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO JUDI'S FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
April 1, 2008
Mrs. Jaffe is and will always be a memorable and caring person. She was a wonderful nursing instructor who took a personal interest in each of her students and I know that she will be deeply missed by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing her. My deepest condolences go out to all those who were especially close to her as I know there will be difficult times ahead. May her memory always be kept safe in those who knew her best.
Sandra Vernooy (nursing student)
April 1, 2008
Your mother had a wonderful gift for teaching. She had such a sense of humor that you couldn't help but love her! We will truly miss the wonderful stories she told while teaching. OCCC Nursing department has lost a valuable asset. Please know that our prayers and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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