Judith E. Truex
Died: Jan 30, 2018
Judy was formerly employed by Rockaway School District, Rockaway, NJ as a Teacher retiring years ago. She was a member of the 4H Club and the Hackettstown Historical Society, in addition, she enjoyed hosting the Ghost Tours and participating in Civil War reenactments. Judy was an avid reader and gardener, she will be deeply missed by her friends and family.
She is survived by devoted son, Michael D'Elia and his wife Marianna, her cherished grandchildren, Nicholas and Megan D'Elia, her cousin and best friend, Eileen McQuown, her beloved horses and cats.
Visitation will be Monday, February 5, 2018 from 2 - 6 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, Inc., 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ with services beginning at 5:30 pm at the funeral home.
For those desiring donations may be made to: New Beginnings Cat Rescue, 1885 Route 57, Hackettstown NJ 07840 (908) 914-2371 in memory of Judy.
Condolences:
Rosalie M. Jenny
#15
February 24th, 2018 11:39 am
Dear Michael,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. We went to Denville School together, connected in 2007 for a reunion & remained friends. This past year I have been trying to reach her w/o any success. Henry just let me know today. Again, so sorry for your lose, your Mom was a good friend.
Rosalie Jenny
Nancy N Miller
#14
February 7th, 2018 6:04 pm
I knew your Mom for 20 years and know she will be terribly missed. Please accept my condolences over your loss. Nancy Miller
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Nancy N Miller
#13
February 7th, 2018 6:00 pm
Dear Michael and family, I was shocked and surprised to learn of your mother's passing. We had lunch at Panera just 2 weeks ago and caught up with family news. She was always such a vibrant personality .aand made
gregory ensel
#12
February 7th, 2018 3:03 am
Upon reading this I cannot believe that she is no longer here she was my 5th grade school teacher I have known her more than half of my life And it was not long ago hung out with her at her house and talk with her
Dan Jazwinski
#11
February 4th, 2018 10:03 pm
Michael and Family my condolences for the loss of your Mother. Judy was a great lady, friend and work collegue. I feel bad I cannot be there since I am working out-of-state.
Dan Jazwinski
#10
February 4th, 2018 11:29 am
Vic and my condolences to you Michael and family for your loss. I wish I could be there but work has me presently out-of-state. I have many memories of your Mom as a Mother - I always chukkle when I remember the Motoecycle incident at the High School, as a collegue who made Science come alive in her classrooms and helping pther teachers via the New Jersey State Systemic Initiative for Math and Science (NJSSI) at the Morris County College Center.
Dorcas Hanna
#9
February 3rd, 2018 6:05 pm
Dear Marianna and Michael, so sorry to hear this news. She was both my sons 5 th grade teacher. She was so kind, engaging and taught them so much. She must have been a wonderful grandmother knowing how much her students adored her. Thinking of you fondly.
Michele Gizzo Risley
#8
February 3rd, 2018 12:58 pm
Sorry to hear this news! RIP. She was my kindergarten teacher in Rockaway Borough. Lincoln school. She was the best teacher I've ever had. I had seen her serveral years ago. She remembered me. When I was in her class, she was my best friend, she remembered my white go go boots! We are talking 1963. She told me if my son ever needed help with school to let her know. She was great with science and anything regarding Hackettstown history. I still live in Hackettstown. I ran into her at times. She was amazing ❤️
Bob Tidaback
#7
February 3rd, 2018 11:09 am
I will miss you.
Evelyn Sanders
#6
February 3rd, 2018 6:07 am
Judy and I taught together many years at KDM. She was a fun loving person who kept me laughing as we had a friendship for all those years.
I will miss her. She truly was a wonderful friend, teacher, who will be very much missed.
Mona McHugh
#5
February 2nd, 2018 9:30 pm
My heartfelt condolences, Judy was a warm caring person who opened her home to me for a weekend not knowing me ahead of time. She will be missed.
Lois K Tarquin
#4
February 2nd, 2018 8:36 pm
I was in 4H with Judy many years ago. I am sorry for your loss, she was an original and will be missed by so many. Lois Tarquin
Henry Sommers
#3
February 2nd, 2018 3:47 pm
Michael and family, my condolences and sympathy. Judy sat near me in Denville Public Schools because of the alphabetical seating arrangement and we became friends...she saw to it that her father gave me his Lackawanna railroad employee magazines. Too many years later we got reacquainted working together in planning our Denville Grammar school 50th reunion. She had become a very outgoing and fabulous person as we renewed our friendship and had seen each other when she visited Gyl and Marty and on one or two occasions I happened to be in NJ. I was concerned following her horse accident and had hopes my wife and I would be able to get together with her again...Her recent illness was disconcerting and her passing devastating. I wish we had gotten together sooner and much more often. I unfortunately won't be able to get down there on Monday. I already have passed this information on to several of our classmates via email and will let them know about the arrangements. Judy was an amazing person and one who had a long term impact on my life...she is missed.
Judy Roman
#2
February 2nd, 2018 2:59 pm
Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest sympathies are with you during this most difficult time. I will treasure my many wonderful happy memories working together in 5th grade at KDM! We had so many laughs, cries, and fun times!Judy was such a special lady -loved by all her students and friends! She will be greatly missed.
Sorry I can not be there, but we are in Florida!! I will be thinking of you all and keeping you in my thoughts!
Judy & Ted Roman
Pam & John Covert
#1
February 2nd, 2018 11:28 am
Our heartfelt condolences to you Michael and your family. Judy was a long time good friend that will be terribly missed by myself and John. We have many cherished memories of times at your mom's house, trips to Gettysburg and many civil war events and ghost walks over the years. Your mother was a very caring person who loved cats and horses. She will be missed.
Sincerely
Pam & John
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