She was born in Johnstown, Pa., and was the daughter of Basil and Catherine Radik.
She was predeceased by her husband, Ernest Disco, Sr.,who passed away May 17, 1991.
Judee was an avid baker, having won the Pillsbury Bake Off seven times as well as numerous other cooking and baking awards. She had attended the Kay Clark Toy Design School in Manchester and had designed many dolls and stuffed animals. She was the author of the cook book Yours for the Baking.
Judee also had owned and operated JD's Laundromat in Norwich.
She was lover of animals, especially three her cats, Bonnie, Clyde and Blue.
A loving mother and grandmother, she is survived by two sons, Timothy Brenner of Plainville and Ernest Disco and his wife, Joan, of Gales Ferry; four daughters, Colleen Brenner of Texas, Constance Brenner of Florida, Erna Franco and her husband, David, of Quaker Hill and Barbara Phillips of Uncasville; a sister, Helen Gaskill of New Jersey; seven grandchildren and a special friend and neighbor, Nina Liguori.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday at the Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Norwich. Visiting hours will be from 6 until 8 p.m. on Friday.
In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be directed to the Connecticut Humane Society, 169 Old Colchester Rd., New London, CT 06320.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Richard & Sharon Walker
October 23, 2008
Barbara,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. You are in our prayers in this very trying time.
Jenni
October 17, 2008
I love you grandma. I miss you very much
Joyce (Jesmer) Wilson
October 16, 2008
Ernestine (Erna) - not sure if you will remember me, regardless, I was saddened to read of the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you at this time.
Gayle Lumadue
October 16, 2008
To all of the freinds and family of Judee, My heart goes out to you in your time of sorrow. Judee was a beautiful person, inside and out, she made me feel special and loved when I was young. I have always held a soft spot for this loving, gentle, caring woman.
Iknow she passed on some of her gentle wisdom to her family.
Mrs. Boyd
October 16, 2008
Disco Family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ginger Sanborn
October 16, 2008
Barbara,
My deepest sympathy in the passing of your mother. Let your memories of her help you through difficult time.
Holly Kelly
October 16, 2008
Barbara,
My deepest sympathy.
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