Judith A. Breggia

Portland- Judith Breggia, 71, matriarch of the Breggia family, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at her home with her loving family by her side. Judith was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother.

She was born on June 2, 1943, a daughter of Anthony and Bridget (O’Brien) Russo. Judith attended Cathedral Grammar School and graduated from Portland High School. She was employed by Rines Bros. Department Store.

Judith was a lifelong member of the Italian Heritage Center and served as Chairwoman of the Board of Trustees. She was an integral member of the Charity

Committee and also enjoyed participating in the gin & bocce tournament as well as many bowling leagues.

Judith made an impact on the many people whose lives she touched. She supported many local charities and was generous with her time and her heart. She was a loyal friend. If you were lucky enough to be a friend of Judy, you were certain to have a good time, many laughs and the comfort of knowing she was just a phone call away.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Camillo (Sonny) L. Breggia; two daughters, Joanne B. Alfiero and her husband Gary of Windham, Gina O. Breggia-Reidy and her husband William of Gorham; a son, Camillo (Sonny) L. Breggia III and his wife Dianne of Portland; three sisters, Dianne Salamone of Portland, Maureen Russo of Riverview, FL and Colleen Russo of Tampa, FL; two brothers, Anthony Russo and his wife Christine of Manchester, CT and Peter Russo and his wife Denise of Valrico, FL; 5 grandchildren, Erica Hogan, Andrew Alfiero, William Reidy, Grace Alfiero and Lucia Reidy. Two sisters in-law; Mrs. Joanne Hachey and her husband Joseph of Gorham, Ms. Linda Breggia and her companion James Kane of Portland. She is also survived by her

aunt, Margaret Aceto and her husband Dominic of Portland, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family & friends are invited to attend a time of visitation from 3-7 pm on Tuesday, November 25, 2014, at Jones Rich & Hutchins Funeral Home, 199 Woodford St. Portland. Family prayers will be recited at 12 pm on Wednesday followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 pm at St. Joseph’s Church, 673 Stevens Avenue, Portland. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland.

Please visit www.jonesrichandhutchins.com for additional information and to sign Judith’s online guest book.