Judith A. Staffiero, age 73, of Hackettstown died Monday, December 30, 2024 at home in Hackettstown. Judith was born January 19, 1951 in Bronx, NY to the late Hugh and Alice (Murphy) Ellis. In addition to her parents, Judy is preceded in death by her sister, Maryellen Spilatro and her sister-in-law, Isabelle Ellis.
Judith was a devoted and loving Homemaker. Judy loved Sunday dinners with her family, she had a heart of gold, enjoyed shopping with her girls and at Christmas time she gave heartfelt gifts to her family. She enjoyed vacations at the jersey shore, many trips to Atlantic City playing slots and liked to play the NJ lottery.
Judy is survived by her loving husband, Antonio Staffiero, her two daughters, Christie Stachnick and husband Jim, Meredith Thies and husband Scott, two brothers, Walter Ellis and wife Janet, Kevin Ellis, a sister, Jane Foerster and husband Gary, three grandchildren, Jamie Stachnick, Josh Thies and Devon Thies and her beloved children by choice, Connor Foerster and Carley Roberson and many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Friday, January 3 from 3-7 pm at Cochran Funeral Home, 905 High Street, Hackettstown, NJ, with funeral services to begin at 6:30 pm on Friday with Father Leopoldo Salvania officiating. Cremation was private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942 in memory of Judy.
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Erika Gostischa says
January 1, 2025 at 1:02 amMy condolences to the Staffiero family.. I had the opportunity to care for Judith at pulmonary rehab many years ago. We shared many life stories and lots of laughs. Her smile would light up a room. She will be missed but her spirit will carry on.
eileen cornell says
January 2, 2025 at 11:05 pmAnton, Christie and Merry, I am so sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. Many years ago, we shared so many laughs during all your visits to the Pumphouse. What a special woman Judy was…she reminded me of the love between mother and daughter as I watched her be a best friend to her own mom, Alice. My prayers are with you all as you navigate through this most difficult time.
Dina Perrine says
January 4, 2025 at 3:13 pmAnton and family- I am so sorry to hear about Judy! I loved that I still got to see her after working with her years ago at Sears. Judy, Margaret and Alice were like having extra fun moms at work. Fly high Judy- she was one of the good ones. 🥺😢