Judith Ann DePaoli

Judith Ann DePaoli, mother to Anna Carroll and Stephen DePaoli, and sister to Linda Humbert-Jardin, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Thursday, August 28th. After a year of health struggles, she spent her final weeks at her home in Discovery Bay, saying goodbye to friends and family.

Judith, who was commonly known as Judy, lived a long and rich life. She was born in Gilroy, CA on October 15th, 1942, before her family eventually settled in Hayward, CA. She graduated from Castro Valley High in 1960 and received her associate degree on June 15th, 1962, a few years later.

She met the love of her life, John DePaoli, in 1963, and they were married on August 6, 1966, at All Saints Church in Hayward. Soon, they welcomed their two children, Anna Carroll and Stephen DePaoli, into their growing family. Judy, who had been working as a front office medical assistant, transitioned into being a full-time Mom, and the family moved from Castro Valley to Alamo, CA, where they spent the next 22 years.

As her children grew, Judy eventually went back to work as a teacher and career counselor for various medical vocational colleges.

John and Judy relocated to Discovery Bay in 1999, building a new life with many new and old friends. Judy soon retired and spent her time volunteering for Lions, St Anne’s Church, and other worthy charities. She enjoyed playing Golf with the Chix with Stix, up until her recent illness.

She lost her beloved husband on April 9, 2006, and continued to live in their house in Discovery Bay until her passing.

While Judy is gone, she will forever be in the hearts of the family and many friends she left behind.

The family would like to thank the Kaiser medical staff, 21 Century Home Health, and all the caretakers from Elder First: Angel, Lilly (sp), Tess, Josephine, the owner, Abbie, who allowed Judy to stay at home comfortably until the end.

A Memorial Mass will be held at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 11am.