Judith A. Reiser “Judy” passed away January 16, 2018 at the age of 56. Judy was born in Newark, NJ and raised in Kearny, NJ. She later moved to Great Meadows, NJ with her family where she lived for 20 years.
For the past 10 years she resided in Hackettstown NJ. She started and ran her own successful home cleaning business for 15 years. Judy had many creative talents. She designed and created original stained glass pieces and enjoyed restoring antique furniture. She had a passion for landscape design. You could always find her outdoors tending to any one of her many gardens. She had a deep and profound love of all animals. Countless animals were rescued and cared for by Judy over the course of her life. She is a graduate of the Chamberlain College of Nursing where she received her Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in nursing with top honors. She loved her job as a registered nurse at Kindred Healthcare and House of the Good Shepard. Judy was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister and daughter. She loved and lived for her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Cristina Reiser and husband Tim Orfield, son, Mark Reiser, grandson, Logan Reiser, her mother, Agnes Catena, father, John Catena and stepmother Ellen Catena, her sister, Deborah Sharples and husband Dennis, her sister, Michele DeRocker and husband Joe, her brother, Joseph Catena, stepsister, Kim Alfieri and husband Louie, stepsister, Lynn Zazalli and husband Ed, stepsister, Jeana Rivas and husband John, stepbrother, Nick Luciano and wife Sarah, niece, Danielle (Sharples) Lang and husband Carl, nieces, Alyssa Sharples, Laura Catena, Jennifer Catena, Rosie Zazalli, Alison Alfieri, Savannah Luciano, nephews, Joseph DeRocker, Matthew Derocker, Eddie Zazzali, Sam Zazzali, John Rivas, Jorge Rivas, Christopher Alfieri, Louie Alfieri, and her beloved cats, Amber, Misty, Nora and Professor Lavar.
Judy was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Catena.
A visitation and memorial service will be held at the Cochran Funeral Home 905 High Street Hackettstown, NJ 07840 on Saturday January 20, 2018 from 10am - 2pm with memorial services beginning at 1:30pm.
For those desiring, donations may be made in memory of Judy to the ASPCA, or Animal Welfare Association of NJ (AWA).
Condolences:
Denise Wagner
#19
January 23rd, 2018 11:55 am
My, heart is broken. I didn't know, I'm so sorry. Give all my love to your family.
Judy and Amy Kenny
#18
January 21st, 2018 6:40 pm
Cristina and Mark...Our deepest sympathy to you and your whole family. We will always remember your Mom's wonderful spirit.
Peggy Randall
#17
January 20th, 2018 6:43 am
Prayers for the family of such a beautiful person. So sorry for your loss. I have only known her for a few months... But every day at work was always brighter when she was there.
Dianne Krupka-Thumm
#16
January 19th, 2018 3:03 pm
My deepest condolences to the Catena Family. I am truly sorry for the pain and loss of such a beautiful woman. :(
Peggy Babbitt
#15
January 19th, 2018 2:04 pm
If you were lucky enough to call Judy a friend then you know how special she was and I was one of the lucky ones. Having Judy as a friend changed my life for the better and she always laughed when I would tell her that!
My heart hurts for her family you
Sharon and Lou Dominguez
#14
January 19th, 2018 1:57 pm
We are so very sorry for your loss. May she Rest In Peace.
Carl Nash
#13
January 18th, 2018 10:23 pm
My Deepest condolences to all the family members. She had the biggest heart... One of the most wonderful people ever came in to my Life.... May she rest with the angles now...
Lisa and Scott Long
#12
January 18th, 2018 1:15 pm
Our deepest sympathies to everyone. You will all be in our prayers.
David Gomes
#11
January 18th, 2018 10:54 am
My deepest condolences to entire family.
Sue Kenney
#10
January 17th, 2018 8:54 pm
Although I knew Judy only a short time, she was a lovely talented nurse and person. Judy will be very missed by our staff at House of The Good Shepherd.
John D
#9
January 17th, 2018 8:50 pm
My sincere heartfelt condolences to your family so sorry for your loss
RIP Judy you were a kind generous person your friend JC .
Irene Murray Brooks and Kenny Brooks
#8
January 17th, 2018 7:35 pm
We are sorry so to hear about Judy. We had so much fun together as kids, so many great times. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Twist- Stebila
#7
January 17th, 2018 6:13 pm
On behalf of the Twist Family, our deepest condolences goes out to the entire Catena family.
Julieanne Rhodes
#6
January 17th, 2018 6:10 pm
Cristina,
Brian and I are so very sorry for your loss.
Heidi Wenzel
#5
January 17th, 2018 5:14 pm
My deepest condolences to the entire family.
Stephen Bybel
#4
January 17th, 2018 5:14 pm
I'm sorry for this tragic and sudden loss I have no words just prayers.
Dori Vucolo-Gilbert
#3
January 17th, 2018 4:48 pm
I can't always remember what I had for dinner the night before and the last few years seem a blur, but i can remember, like it was yesterday, my childhood with you. You were one of the first people to accept me when I came over from Newark. You didn't treat me like the tough girl so many assumed I was because I came from across the river. I fondly remember singing songs by the garage at Washington School and in the Miglan playground. Picking you up to walk to school and shopping at Zellners. I'll never forget you.
My most sincere condolences to Judy's family at this most horrible time. I will keep you all in my prayers. May our dear sweet Judy rest in eternal peace.
rosalie vanderham
#2
January 17th, 2018 4:38 pm
SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT jUDY MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE FAMILY MAY Judysuch a beautiful person she is in god hands now such a beautiful angel with all my love ROSALIE VANDERHAM
R,I,P,
Mary Lou & Rick Jones
#1
January 17th, 2018 3:22 pm
My heart is breaking for you, Cristina! Such a sad, sad time! We love you & are praying for you & your family!
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