Judy Brodman

Judy passed away peacefully Tuesday October 28th early morning. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Cutler of Scranton and Riverdale, and her son Joel Brodman of Plainview. Judy’s daughter-in-law, Lisa Brodman and son-in-law Harris Cutler were honored to be considered as her own children.

Judy is survived by grandchildren, Marcus, Geoff, Joseph, Charlotte, Max, Skyler, Hunter and Marielle. Judy is survived by great grandchildren, Zachary, Ava, Lila, Noah, Liam, Bradley, Mason, and Sadie.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Charlotte and Gunther Will, her brother Jacob, and her husband Werner.

Judy was born in Berlin, Germany on September 2nd, 1938. In the days after Kristallnacht in 1938, she and her parents fled to the only place they could go, Shanghai, China. She lived in Shanghai for the next seven years. After World War 2, she, her parents, and her younger brother, Jacob, born in Shanghai, came to San Francisco and became United States citizens. They soon came across the country by train and settled in New York because Judy’s parents knew that there was a great deaf community to welcome and help Jacob. It is noteworthy that Judy and Jacob had their own special sign language that they used to communicate for over eighty five years.

Judy’s family settled in Washington heights , or "Frankfurt on the Hudson" as they used to call it. Judy ,at age 18, met, fell in love, and quickly wed Werner. Their love for each other was endless.

Judy was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis at age 23. She spent her life fighting and inspiring so many to keep hope and to live life to the fullest.

Judy and Werner were famous for being hard workers and great parents to their children. Judy spent countless hours helping Werner get Casanova Meat Markets from humble beginnings to great success. Judy and Werner’s care for their family set a great example for years to come.

When Werner retired to Quogue and Boca Lago in Florida they amassed new friends and embraced their Jewish community lives. Werner and Judy were founding members of the Westhampton Synagogue and were very close to Rabbi Marc Schneier

They enjoyed summers on Round Dune beach for many years with their children and grandchildren.

After Werner's passing, Judy continued her work and life in Florida. Judy moved to New York in 2020, during the height of Covid-19, so that she could be close to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Judy’s family wants to thank her caretakers, Cecille and Grace and all the family for keeping her comfortable over these past years. Judy’s children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren showered her with love and attention and gave her great delight. Judy will be remembered as a woman of action and in the words of her Rabbi, “a perfect lady.” To know her was to love her.