Judith Ann Leporino

Born on August 25, 1937, in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Edward and Ann Damaskawitz, Judith was predeceased by the love of her life, Floro Leporino and her 1st husband Harrison Willar. She is survived by her daughter Renee Eastman, her son-in-law Ray Eastman and two stepsons Floro Jr. and Vincent Leporino with many grandchildren and great grandchildren who she deeply loved with her whole heart and soul.

Judith dedicated her entire life to loving her family and friends and being the most amazing Mom in the world. Her love for Floro was an amazing example of how deeply she cared and felt. Judith loved the best way she knew how and always enjoyed doing whatever she could for them.

In the earlier years of their relationship, Floro and Judith worked side by side in their luncheonette Floyd and Sons in Cranford, NJ. Judith loved cooking and preparing the daily specials and it was there that her servant spirit continued to shine brightly. She loved pouring her heart into the meals she prepared for the luncheonette and always felt like her day was fulfilled when she put dinner on the table for Floro as he walked through the door at the end of each, and every day.

Judith and Floro moved from NJ to AZ in 1991 to semi retire where they spent 21 years exploring the desert and the West Coast, especially loving the California beaches. While they loved the new landscape and warmer winters, they always looked forward to their many visits back to NJ to be with their family and friends. Judith enjoyed always sneaking to her favorite shopping spots and of course their favorite restaurants.

In 2011, Judith and Floro made Cary, NC their new home to be closer to New Jersey and family, where they truly retired. They loved NC and exploring this new state and especially their new neighborhood Carolina Preserve “where they met some of the best neighbors you could ever have”, Judith said.

Judith lived a full life of love and joy and truly loved serving people. Through the years you could always find her shopping and buying gifts for her dear family and friends. Her famous saying was if you do not like it, I can always bring it back. She truly enjoyed making people happy and always said while she was giving a gift that you must accept this, because you will make me happy…. and in doing that she touched the lives and hearts of many in her 87 years even up to the last week. Her kind spirit and desire to talk to anyone she met was a testament to her warm character wanting to brighten up someone’s day and share a minute of kindness even if it could be with a small conversation.

Judith was also known for her fashion sense. She loved to get dressed up and was always matching head to toe. She delighted in sharing how to “match” everything and had an uncanny ability to do so. She truly was beautiful inside and out and everyone around her knew that she loved them, never once leaving a family member or friend without saying ‘I Love You”.

Judith’s love did not stop at her immediate/extended family and friends. It grew to encompass the people that they loved too. Judith became a mom, sister, Aunt and friend and adopted them into her heart and there they stayed. Judith was blessed beyond measure by all of these relationships over the years.

Sue and Norm who were Judith’s part time caregivers the last year of her life made a huge difference in Judith’s faith in God. Knowing she will spend eternity in the arms of Jesus will comfort us all. We know that Jesus welcomed her into heaven with open arms and she was told “Well done, good and faithful servant” Until we meet, rest in peace.

Judith and her late husband Floro both spend the last 24 hours of their lives at Transitions, a Hospice Home in Raleigh, NC. The workers and volunteers are the most caring and compassion people and cared for them with dignity and grace. Therefore, In lieu of flowers the family is asking for donations to: Transitions Life Care, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or to the website to donate at transitionslifecare.org/donate/

A celebration of life is being planned for the end of July for all family and friends.

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