Rochester, NY- October 7, 2022 at age 73 the world lost a beloved wife and mother. Judi battled Metastatic Melanoma for four and a half years with courage, strength and a strong will to live for her family. Pre-deceased by her sister, Eva Boylin and nephew, Brad Boylin. Survived by her husband of almost 56 years (November 26, 1966) the love of her life, Robert C. Mistretta; her one and only child and loving daughter, Pamela E. (Stephen) Grippo and two loving granddaughters, whom they called Nana, Chiara M. Grippo and Samantha K. Grippo. Also, survived by nieces: Kellie Siple, Donna (Joan) Blackman and nephews: Mark Mistretta (Michelle), Peter Mistretta and James (Crystal) Mistretta. Along with many great nieces & nephews and other loving family & friends.
Judi had a strong connection to her faith and connection to the Lord reading her Bible often and saying her Rosary multiple times any given day often praying for her family, friends, or anyone she heard of who needed the power of prayer including finding a cure for cancer and giving her another day to be here with her family. She loved & enjoyed spending time with her granddaughters & family, reading, cooking, baking, playing cards & games, journaling, word search, listening to country music and watching anything on T.V. that was funny or contained music and talent. Judi loved football and watching her favorite team the New Orleans Saints. She also loved watching and listening to the birds outside, especially, Humming birds & Cardinals. She was full of life always smiling & laughing. She found beauty in everything life offered. She was tremendously proud of her family & their accomplishments. Constantly offering patience, help, kindness, calmness and encouragement.
Judi grew up and attended school in Louisiana, moving to NY in her late teens where she met her husband. She retired from Tops Markets where she served her community in the grocery / retail business for over 40 years.
No viewing will be held to honor Judi’s wishes. A Memorial Mass to celebrate Judi’s life will be held Friday October 14, 2022 at 12:00pm at The Parish of the Holy Family, 4100 Lyell Road Rochester, NY 14606 followed by final prayers & goodbyes at Holy Ghost Cemetery, Coldwater Road Rochester, NY 14624.
Thanks to the teams of Dr. Deepak Madhao Sahasrabudhe, M.D., Dr. Nicole Gise and Palliative Care, Dr. Eva Galka, Brockport Strong West UR Medicine & Oncology, and the Aurora House Hospice team & volunteers for all your compassionate care. Family & friends wishing to honor Judi are invited to make a donation to AIM At Melanoma Foundation @ http://www.aimatmelanoma.org to help support finding a cure or contribute to Aurora House Comfort Care Home 2495 S. Union St Spencerport, NY 14559 @ https://aurorahousewmc.com