Judy Seldes Petock

PETOCK, Judy Seldes, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning after a brief illness. She was born in Richmond, to Aaron and Fannie Seldes who predeceased her. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School, married the love of her life, Jerry Petock (who preceded her in death) and lived in the Tidewater, Va. area throughout their marriage. Judy was involved in the Portsmouth and Norfolk communities as a volunteer for Gomley Chesed Sisterhood, Hadassah and Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. She was a lifelong poll worker, but her greatest satisfaction came from her "Just Judy" gift business and her position as a "Boutique Lady" at Stein Mart. Guests were always welcomed in the Petock home and Judy loved entertaining. Whether she was hosting a weekly mahjongg game or a drop-in for friends and neighbors, everyone knew good fun and good food would be on the menu! She enjoyed her morning walks and breakfasts with neighbors and spending summers at Virginia Beach. Judy returned to Richmond in 2014, rekindled treasured friendships and volunteered at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital and the Massey Cancer Thrift Store. Left to cherish fond and zany memories of Judy are her daughters and their husbands, Amy and David Nisenson and Mindy and Art Bloom. She adored her three grandchildren, Daniel (Julie) Nisenson, Austin (Jay) Heller and Stacey (Brian) Newman. Great-granddaughters, Tabor Nisenson and Ella Newman, were her greatest joy. She also enjoyed close beloved relationships with Norman and Selma Petock, Ed and Sara Rosenbaum; and her nephews and their spouses. Interment arrangements are being handled by H.D. Oliver Funeral Home and a livestreamed service, https://www.facebook.com/hdoliverfuneralapts/, will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, January 8, at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only immediate family will be permitted to attend in person. The family extends sincere thanks to the Manorhouse Assisted Living and VCU medical communities for the care, kindness and love they provided for Judy. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Jewish Community Federation of Richmond or the YWCA Richmond.