Fruitland Park, Florida– Judy Famiglietti, 83 passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on October 2, 2023.
Judy was born on January 1, 1940, in Waterbury, Conn., to Lionel and Pauline (Bessette) Hamel. She grew up in Waterbury and was the beloved wife to the late James A. Famiglietti for 50 years, raising six children. She retired as a CNA for over 30 years. In her early years she worked for Waterbury Glass, Timex and had several waitressing and catering jobs.
She loved being a caregiver giving comfort to others, enjoyed gardening and cooking. After residing in Oakville, CT until the age of 74, she relocated to Arizona in 2014 and then to Florida in 2018.
Judy is survived by her four daughters, Linda Fusco (Kenneth), Joyce Fletcher (Andrew), Joann DeLand (Kenneth), Susan Famiglietti, and her son Joseph Famiglietti.
Her nine grandchildren, James M. Famiglietti, Jennifer Theriault (Chris), Rachael Witkowski, David Fusco, Steven Deland (Kelly), Justin and Quinton DeLand, Andrew and Brandon Fletcher, along with three great-grandchildren, Alivia and Cody DeLand, Seamus Witkowski.
She is also survived by two sisters, Denise Bissonnette of Opelika, AL and Carol Hamel of Waterbury, CT, many nieces, nephews and cousins that loved her very much.
In addition to her husband and parents, Judy was predeceased by her son James V. Famiglietti, two brothers Lucien Hamel and Robert R. Hamel.
Private memorial arrangements will be held at the convenience of the family.
Donations in honor of Judy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital.
