Judith Weissbard Hanson died peacefully and surrounded by love on October 15, 2021.
She was born in Albany, NY to Alfred Weissbard and Ramona Van Wie Weissbard. She was a lifelong resident of the capital region; she was a graduate of St. Lawrence University and the College of St. Rose. Judy spent her career working for the Office of Mental Hygiene and later the Office of Temporary Disability Determinations. She was a lifelong member of the First Unitarian Universalist Society of Albany. Social justice and caring for her family were Judy's main focuses over the years. She was a loving and supportive mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.
Judy was predeceased by her parents, husband Donald and exceptional friend Jerry Hanson. Judy is survived by her brother David (Karen), his daughters Lisa (Valerie), Shelley (Dean), Meredith (Ray) and Hilary (Zachary) and their families. Her presence will be missed the most by her daughter Kathy (Gregg) and her grandchildren Talia, Antoni, Kassia and Ezio and her great granddaughter Caydence as well host of loving cousins lifelong friends.
A celebration of life will be held on October 30 ,2021 at 2pm at the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Albany. 405 Washington Ave. Albany, NY 12206.
Masks will be required for the safety of Judy's youngest loved ones.
A zoom link will be provided for those uncomfortable attending, unable or unvaccinated by contacting:
office@uualbaany.org OR by calling (518) 463-7135
Donations in Judy's honor can be made to the Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance.
https://give.tscalliance.org