In Memory Of
Judy Berkery
Judy Berkery
d. June 11, 2006
BERKERY, JUDY F.
LATHAM- Judy F. Berkery, 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 11, 2006 after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Burlington VT and is the beloved daughter of Edmund S. Steffler and the late Frances Markham Steffler. Judy was a 1978 graduate of the University of New Hampshire and had taught physical education in Maine before returning to Latham.
She was employed with Combined Life Insurance for over 15 years and more recently she worked with Farm Family Insurance Company in Glenmont.
Judy was a longtime volunteer and coach with Latham Circle Soccer, CYC Basketball, Latham Lassies, North Colonie Pop Warner, Shaker Jr High and Shaker High School. She was the Past President of the Shaker High All Sports Booster Club. Judy was an avid bowler and softball player. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Assumption Church where she had taught religion and served as a lector.
A relentless volunteer, Judy worked diligently to support the American Cancer Society and it's Relay for Life. She was a keynote speaker at their Stride's breakfast and was recognized as a Legislative Ambassador. She volunteered with Gilda's Club, To Life (Breast Cancer Awareness) and the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge in Boston.
Judy's spirit was always positive and upbeat. She was inspirational to numerous people from many walks of life. Judy was always thinking of others and rarely of her own concerns. She is remembered as being determined, strong willed and sometimes even stubborn however, her kindness and genuine concern for others is our most lasting memory.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her beloved husband Thomas P. Berkery; her devoted daughter Kyrie Berkery; her siblings, Debbie Chesbro and Larry Steffler; mother in law Nancy Berkery; her brother in law and sister in laws, Jim and Ruth Berkery, Janice and Matt Osborne, Sheila and Ned Sheehan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Latham where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at NewComer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Expressions of sympathy may be made to Newcomerfamily.com
At Judy's request and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to dfmarathon.kintera.org (click - support a runner – then type in berkery ).
"DON'T MOURN MY DEATH
CELEBRATE MY LIFE"
LATHAM- Judy F. Berkery, 50, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 11, 2006 after a courageous and valiant battle with cancer.
She was born in Burlington VT and is the beloved daughter of Edmund S. Steffler and the late Frances Markham Steffler. Judy was a 1978 graduate of the University of New Hampshire and had taught physical education in Maine before returning to Latham.
She was employed with Combined Life Insurance for over 15 years and more recently she worked with Farm Family Insurance Company in Glenmont.
Judy was a longtime volunteer and coach with Latham Circle Soccer, CYC Basketball, Latham Lassies, North Colonie Pop Warner, Shaker Jr High and Shaker High School. She was the Past President of the Shaker High All Sports Booster Club. Judy was an avid bowler and softball player. She was a communicant of Our Lady of Assumption Church where she had taught religion and served as a lector.
A relentless volunteer, Judy worked diligently to support the American Cancer Society and it's Relay for Life. She was a keynote speaker at their Stride's breakfast and was recognized as a Legislative Ambassador. She volunteered with Gilda's Club, To Life (Breast Cancer Awareness) and the Dana Farber Marathon Challenge in Boston.
Judy's spirit was always positive and upbeat. She was inspirational to numerous people from many walks of life. Judy was always thinking of others and rarely of her own concerns. She is remembered as being determined, strong willed and sometimes even stubborn however, her kindness and genuine concern for others is our most lasting memory.
In addition to her father, she is survived by her beloved husband Thomas P. Berkery; her devoted daughter Kyrie Berkery; her siblings, Debbie Chesbro and Larry Steffler; mother in law Nancy Berkery; her brother in law and sister in laws, Jim and Ruth Berkery, Janice and Matt Osborne, Sheila and Ned Sheehan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 at Our Lady of Assumption Church, Latham where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at NewComer-Cannon Family Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie (Rt. 155-south of Central Ave). Expressions of sympathy may be made to Newcomerfamily.com
At Judy's request and in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to dfmarathon.kintera.org (click - support a runner – then type in berkery ).
"DON'T MOURN MY DEATH
CELEBRATE MY LIFE"
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