Judy Schepis

After earning her master’s degree at Brooklyn College, Judy began her career teaching third grade. Her students adored her (even if they didn’t always show it). After a few years, she pivoted to publishing, where she found her true professional home. She held creative roles at Bantam Doubleday Dell, Nature magazine, and Penguin Random House, holding positions as senior copywriter and advertising and promotions manager.

Everyone who knew Judy said she should’ve had her own sitcom. She took true delight in making friends and family laugh, those relationships were very important to her—and she loved catching people off guard with her razor-sharp wit. Judy also loved classic films, independent radio, jazz, great food (and fun food), art shows, museums, flea markets, and sometimes just chilling out. The beach was a must. Her trips to London, Paris & Italy brought her much joy.

In Judy’s honor, donations can be made to the PBS Foundation or WBGO Jazz 88; two things she could never live without. (please see link below)

We’ll miss her smile, her laugh, her wit, her friendship, and her love.

Rest in peace, Judy.

A visitation will be held at Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel, located at 1076 Madison Avenue on Thursday, July 24 from 3pm to 7pm.

A funeral service for Judith will be held at The Green-Wood Cemetery located at 500 25th Street, Brooklyn, New York on Friday, July 25 at 11am. While all are welcome, please know there is no expectation to attend, and your support during this time means more than words can express.

PBS Foundation

https://foundation.pbs.org/ways-to-give/

WBGO Jazz 88

https://wbgo-web.memsys.com/donate/