Notes |
- Judith A. Condino, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Winifred (Wendt) Walton.
Judy came to the area as a child with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Orchard Park High School. She went on to earn a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Valparaiso University in 1967, then continued on to earn a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from University of Buffalo in 1972, and later another Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Niagara University in 1994. On August 16, 1969, she married James A. Condino.
Judy was employed as a Stewardess for Pan American World Airways in the late 1960’s and later worked as a third-grade teacher in Phoenix, AZ. She then worked as a Special Education Teacher at Orleans Niagara BOCES for 25 years. Judy also served as the Director of Special Education and Intermediate School Principal at Newfane Central School District for 4 years. In 1998, she became the Director of Special Education and Instructional Services until 2007. Most recently, she was employed as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the Education Department at Niagara University for 10 years until her retirement in 2017.
Judy was heavily involved with Rivershore Inc., for 23 years, serving 20 years as a Member of the Board of Directors, including a stint as the Chairwoman of the Board, and 3 years as a member of their Advisory Council. Judy was very active at her church, the Lutheran Church of The Messiah. She loved reading, and had a great passion for travelling.
In addition to her husband of 54 years, Judith is survived by her children, Lisa M. Condino, PhD., James R. (Amy) Condino and Joseph N. (Monica) Condino; her grandchildren, Ava, Anabella, Anthony and Andrew; her siblings, Roberta (late Larry) Krizan, Bradley (Debbie) Walton, Esq., Tim (Kelly) Walton, Esq. and Skip (Gayle) Walton, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11 at 11 AM at the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Private entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccfuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
|