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Judith A. (Palilon) Rapenske
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Message from Heather (Dobsch) Brooks and Family
December 21, 2016 11:39 AM
Dear Curt, Craig, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Judy's passing. I loved her and your dad. It was always fun to visit you all when Brent and I were growing up. Take care!
I am so sorry to hear about Aunt Judy's passing. I loved her and your dad. It was always fun to visit you all when Brent and I were growing up. Take care!
Message from melissa gibbons
July 20, 2016 4:00 PM
So sorry to hear about your loss, I just found out. She was a wonderful person, she was my fifth grade teacher, my prayers go out to the family
Message from Mary Ellen Blakeslee
June 26, 2016 7:35 AM
Dear Craig, So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. My heart goes out to you and your family. Thinking of you.
Message from Terry and Carol Wood
June 20, 2016 11:12 AM
To Judy's family:
We are very sorry to read about Judy's passing. We both loved Judy. She taught our girls at Woodrow Wilson and kept in touch and followed them into their adult lives! What a special teacher she was (and lover of chocolate!) and I know she will live on in the hearts of many of her students. We also loved all the notes she would write and send to us.
She will be remembered by us as a very very kind lady with a huge heart!
Terry and Carol Wood
We are very sorry to read about Judy's passing. We both loved Judy. She taught our girls at Woodrow Wilson and kept in touch and followed them into their adult lives! What a special teacher she was (and lover of chocolate!) and I know she will live on in the hearts of many of her students. We also loved all the notes she would write and send to us.
She will be remembered by us as a very very kind lady with a huge heart!
Terry and Carol Wood
Message from Rob Rieber
June 19, 2016 12:47 PM
Curt, Craig, and family,
Sorry for your loss. She's with your dad again in another place.
Sorry for your loss. She's with your dad again in another place.
A candle was lit by Mary Dingleberry and Dianne Noworyta
on June 19, 2016 2:06 AM
Message from Dee
June 15, 2016 9:49 PM
You were my 5th grade teacher in 1989. I enjoyed every moment of it because of you. I never liked to read until you introduced us to your favorite children's novel by Robert Newton Peck - Soup. Thank you for making it enjoyable. You never exhibited a bad day at school. You were always upbeat and energetic and I still remember your love for chocolate. RIP Mrs. Rapenske. You made a difference in my life.
A candle was lit by Dee
on June 15, 2016 9:32 PM
A candle was lit by Kristen
on June 15, 2016 9:13 PM
Message from Debbie Marascia
June 15, 2016 9:03 PM
As a fellow educator at Woodrow Wilson, I am deeply saddened by Judy's passing. She was such a special person. She was a softy in many ways, and yet no students messed with Mrs. Rapenske. A good teacher is knowledgeable, and she was that. A good teacher can handle the class clowns. A good teacher knows when to let things slide and a good teacher loves her students. She was the right balance of all of these traits. Judy was also a loving friend and a great co-worker. RIP Judy, you lived a meaningful life that will love on beyond your earthyly years. Love you!
Message from Kevin Kelly
June 17, 2016 9:57 AM
I remember her visits to the school! Nice woman who was always giving out positive thoughts. A Woodrow Wilson legend no doubt!
Message from Brenda Lidestri
June 15, 2016 6:38 PM
Woodrow Wilson School has suffered a great loss with the passing of Judy Rapenske. She was a great source of strength and support for me in my early years of teaching. "Judy Rapenske Cake Day" always gave us a reason to look forward to Wednesdays! My condolences to the family.
Message from Megan Kaminsky
June 15, 2016 5:32 PM
Mrs. Rapenske was an amazing teacher. She was tough but fair, and knew how to make the hard times fun. I will always remember the airplane contests she'd hold at the end of the week for a pack of gum. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Message from Ted Plonski
June 15, 2016 3:57 PM
Curt & Craig, I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a wonderful woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Message from Lyn Hart
June 15, 2016 9:20 AM
I first met Judy some 20+ years ago when I went to Woodrow Wilson Elementary School to teach fifth graders. Our principal, Doug Green, asked Judy to be my mentor. The first time I met her was a couple of weeks before school started. We were to have lunch at Lanes. I remember walking in and not knowing for whom I was actually looking. I saw this red head with a big smile who waved at me and the rest as they say, is history. We have laughed together, cried together, agreed to disagree together and unweariedly loved each other each other ever since. I can't believe we aren't going to meet somewhere for lunch any longer. I'm not going to get to call her on those early morning trips to school or wherever. My heart is aching and I can't stop crying. Heaven is only dearer because Judy is There.
Message from Ed & Lyn Hart
June 15, 2016 8:40 AM
We love you and will miss you.
Message from Donald and Caroline Grocki Hall
June 15, 2016 7:56 AM
My dear Rapenske Family,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We all loved Judy and her great work she did for the Wilson School.
Sincerely,
Donald and Caroline Grocki Hall
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. We all loved Judy and her great work she did for the Wilson School.
Sincerely,
Donald and Caroline Grocki Hall
Message from Patrick Ulmen Sr
June 14, 2016 11:23 PM
Judy was part of the secret six and a good friend of my wife Shirley. Bet they are catching up some where now. Judy had a beautiful soul and it shown thru for all to see. May the good LORD bless and keep her safe in HIS arms.
Message from Denise Russell
June 14, 2016 9:50 PM
I am so sorry for your loss! Mrs. Rapenske used to teach either one or both of my children at Woodrow Wilson and came into the Dollar Tree where I work. She was a lovely woman and I'm so glad I got to know her through my job. She will be missed!
Message from Tracey Buckley
June 14, 2016 9:16 PM
I am very sorry to hear that she has passed away. Condolences to your family. She was my cooperating teacher many years ago. She was a great teacher & helped me in so many ways! She was an amazing woman. I can still remember her love of chocolate and peanut butter!
Message from mary o'loughlin
June 14, 2016 8:45 PM
I was blessed to have judy in my life for the last 30+ years. She was once my mother in law and always my friend. She was a mother to me when I had none, She supported me and cared for me in ways I can never explain. She looked forward to our christmas dinners and I always had to make extra holupkis just for her because if anyone knew her she was tiny but boy could she eat. I am blessed to have had you in my life and always enjoyed our cups of tea together. My heart is beyond broken right now and I honestly can't imagine life without her in it. She was the best person I knew and was an amazing grandmother to my danielle, She was her rock and Judy treated my other daughter just like her own grandchild. She is a true testament of a great person and I will miss her always. Now that you are joined with your parents and James and bummers too, I am sure you are soaring high above us. Thank you for being part of my life, I love you and honored to have been your "daughter " Mary
Message from Bruce Sabacek
June 14, 2016 7:27 PM
We will miss her great smile and her infectious laugh. She got her early training dealing with kids by being my babysitter. In spite of that, she became a wonderful and well loved teacher. You are already missed.
Message from marcia miller behrendt
June 14, 2016 7:21 PM
I had the pleasure of working with Judy at East Middle School. She was a wonderful teacher and a wonderful friend. How i shall miss her phone calls and wonderful cards. Rest in peace, Judy. You are now with Jim.
Marcia Miller Behrendt
Marcia Miller Behrendt
Message from Pat Kriebel
June 14, 2016 6:48 PM
Judy was a wonderful teacher and friend. We had an immediate bond as she liked music and sang in a choir and I was the music teacher. Every week she would bake a cake and leave it in the teacher's room for all of us to enjoy. She was such a special person and I will really miss her.
Message from Mary Lou Valenta
June 14, 2016 4:12 PM
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Rapenske was a wonderful teacher whom continued to be a friend for life. She also taught my daughter when she was at JCHS. It's amazing how our paths crossed and she remain in my thoughts. God bless you all. ❤️
Message from Corinna Johnson
June 14, 2016 2:03 PM
I knew Judy most of my life. I met her through cub scouts and TJ, and was truly blessed to become the best of friends with her over the past 15 years when our paths crossed again. I will never forget her laughter, words of wisdom, and infinite generosity. She was always in pursuit of something for her sons, transporting a church member someplace, or planning a get together with some alum. We never took the time for that cup of coffee/tea, but met up for hours at local shopping haunts, and left little chocolate care packages at one another's houses. Sure will miss her every time I make candy, every day that I walk down Floral Avenue, every time someone says "What's the Scoop?", every time....My sincerest sympathy to all her friends and loved ones. Judy was truly special.
A candle was lit by John N Dennison
on June 14, 2016 12:17 PM
Message from Theresa (Minoia-Lans) Ciotoli
June 14, 2016 10:08 AM
Mrs. Rapenske was one of the kindest persons and teachers that I have had the pleasure of meeting. She taught my daughter Danielle Minoia and brought out the best in her. I know I have not seen her in years but I feel your loss today. You have my deepest condolences.
Message from The Doolittle Family
June 14, 2016 9:54 AM
Dear Rapenske family, Judy will be missed be all. She was my favorite person to go out for breakfast and solve all the problems in the world. She was a great listener and talker and we will miss her terribly. At least now she is no longer suffering. We know that God has welcomed His angel into His home. Judy Rest in Peace.
A candle was lit by Sue Hoyt
on June 14, 2016 9:50 AM
Message from Tony and Gail Boysick
June 13, 2016 1:03 PM
Dear Rapenske Family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Aunt Judy. She was the best Godmother a boy could ask for. I remember so many good times spent with her in my younger days. Her smile, laugh and wit would always make me feel loved. We know she is finally reunited with Uncle Jim, Aunt Stephie, Uncle Ed, and Mom and Dad. Sending love and prayers your way.
Message from Dolores and Mike Kundrat
June 14, 2016 8:18 AM
Dear Craig and Kurt and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Knowing Judy for 75 years leaves us with many wonderful memories. May her memory be eternal. RIP Judy!
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