Judy Marie Kelly

Judy Kelly was a mother, wife, aunt, grandma, friend and force of nature!

She was born and raised in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York. A graduate of Pace University,

she was bright and vivacious, with a quick mind for math and numbers. Judy built a very

successful career as an accountant, working for St. Clare Academy in Hastings and St. Agnes

Hospital in White Plains, New York.

Judy married her first husband, Richie Genshino in 1978, and gave birth to her beloved son,

Pete, in 1980. They relocated to Florida several years later, where she obtained a position as

Senior Vice-President and Treasurer of Kforce, a technology and accounting staffing firm in

Tampa, Florida.

Judy was a proud and stubborn New Yorker who might have made her home in Florida, but

insisted throughout her life that the New York Yankees ruled baseball, no matter their standing.

After her first marriage dissolved in 1996, Judy met the love of her life, Bill Kelly, in an unlikely

place - both volunteering at a bingo hall for Pete’s school. They soon formed a friendship and

relationship that would become the foundation of Judy’s life.

Judy - smart, funny, loud, and very opinionated - fit right in with the Kelly clan, where she gained

an instant extended family and three more grown children. “Dino" and “Maggie,” as Bill and Judy

called themselves, tied the knot in 2005, and were married until Bill’s death in August 2017.

Judy befriended everyone in her path. She kept up with their lives, asked about their families,

cracked jokes and gave good advice. She was a doting and generous friend and mentor to

many.

After Bill died, Judy threw herself into hospice counseling, and soon found herself leading

several grief groups, helping them process their losses. There she met Don Campbell, who had

also recently lost his beloved wife Beth. Judy and Don believed they were brought together by

God to weather their storms and help each other find meaning and love again. Don brought

great joy and comfort to Judy's last years.

The light of Judy’s life were her nieces, nephews and grandchildren. “Grandma JuJu” delighted

in spending time with them, celebrating milestones, helping with problems and bragging about

them any chance she could.

She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and ever-present laugh, and her fierce devotion

to her family and those she loved.

Her memory will be cherished and kept alive by her son Pete Genshino, daughters Kristine and

Natasha Kelly, “superstar” grandchildren Stevie and Kelston Salagaras and Wren and Finnian

Peplow, her “princesses” Jen Schnibbe Driggers and Emma Driggers, her wide circle of family

and friends, and her loving companion, Don Campbell.

In lieu of flowers, donations to LifePath Hospice are appreciated.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.StowersFH.com for the Kelly family.