Judith Ann Brooks

Judith Ann (Matus) Brooks, 88, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2026.

Judith (Judy) is survived by two of her three daughters, Laura Rivnyak and her husband Frank of Oxford, CT, and Beth Brooks and longtime partner Joel Tanis, also of Oxford, CT. Judy is also survived by grandson Kyle Jacob and wife Michela (Barisonek) Jacob of Arvada, CO, and great-grandchildren Miribella Jacob and Liliana Jacob, of Arvada CO.

Judy is also survived by grandson Eric Koch and wife Katie Gartner-Koch of Sanford FL.

Judy was predeceased by her husband of 64 years, George Brooks, 87,

of Shelton, CT, and daughter Lisa (Brooks) Koch, 62, of Ocala, FL.

Judy was born in Bridgeport Hospital, Bridgeport, CT, on October 3, 1938, to the late Charles and Dorothy (Johnson) Matus of Trumbull, CT.

Judy graduated from Harding High School, class of 1956. During high school, she participated in sports, drama club, and chorus. She was good at basketball and loved to waterski and snow ski with friends.

Judy had various jobs upon graduation. She attended school for nursing and worked at Triple AAA Travel Company as a travel advisor. Eventually, she worked for Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT as a secretary.

Judy met her husband George through mutual friends. George saw Judy from afar and told his friend, "I'm going to marry that girl!" He did, and they were married on June 4, 1960.

Judy was happiest at home. She was a quiet, caring person who adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She had artistic talent and recently enjoyed coloring with pencils.

Judy was a super shopper and bargain hunter. She was a stylish dresser, always matching her shoes and pocketbooks to her outfits.

Judy was also known to her family as "Toots," affectionately named by her youngest daughter. She loved her family, her home, and good food. Judy will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her unique style. She will be missed, but her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Her family will receive friends on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM with a funeral service beginning at 12:45 at the Spadaccino and Leo P. Gallagher Funeral Home, 315 Monroe Tpke., Monroe, CT. Burial to follow at Monroe Center Cemetery. www.spadaccinofuneralhome.com