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1935
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2024
Judith Bracken Obituary
Judy was born in New Haven, Connecticut on October 17, 1935 to Fred and Isabel (Maguire) Brown. She graduated from East Haven High School and joined the phone company. Two years later Judy met James Bracken, also of New Haven, just before he was heading to Officer Candidates School for the Marine Corps. Jim and Judy forged an exciting life, moving often, with Jim making the Corps a 26 year career, before settling in Alexandria, VA. In the mid-1970s, Judy began working at Sherwood Regional Library in Alexandria where she remained a mainstay for over 30 years.
Jim and Judy were married 64 years, with Jim passing away in January 2022. Together they raised three sons - Stephen (Maura), David (Paula) and Matthew (Anne); with 10 grandchildren - Conor (Rachel), Mariah (Justin), Julia (Brendan), Emiline (John), Maeve (Reid), Emma, Patrick, Rory, Reese, and Max. Judy had three great granddaughters - Everett, Farah, and June, and one great-grandson - Wesley. Judy was the eldest of six siblings; the five survive her - Barbara, Jovita, Jean, Geraldine, and Thomas.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Judy; the family recommends one of her favorite charities - Habitat for Humanity.
A mass will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Church in Alexandria, 1427 W Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA to celebrate the life of Judith Ann Brown Bracken.
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James and Patricia Czerwonky
January 10, 2025
May Judy's soul rest in everlasting peace.
Vernon Tyler
December 27, 2024
Condolences to my God mother my friend I took care of her for 9 years rest in peace Mr Tyler
J.
December 7, 2024
May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
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