With a profound sense of love and remembrance, we announce the passing of Judith Ann Bounacos, aged 80, on December 2, 2023. Her life was a beautiful tapestry of love, service, and community involvement that left an indelible mark on everyone she met.
Judy was born on May 6, 1943, in Brooklyn, New York, to Dorothene Cooper and George Poulos. Her vibrant spirit and love of family and friends framed her actions throughout life. No one went hungry at her table, and she would often pitch in to help people with whatever they needed. Her life was a testament to her charitable nature and love for uplifting others through connection and diligent hard work.
She was beloved by Daniel, her husband of 63 years, son Christopher and son and daughter-in-law, George and Joan, brother Stephen, five grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. A matriarch in every sense, Judy’s heart and home were always open, creating lasting memories for her immediate family and her cherished nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives.
Judy worked as a human resources executive for decades, including the past 13 years with government IT provider ASSYST. A dedicated and conscientious colleague, she worked with the ASSYST team until her passing and was very proud of the multiple ISO and other certifications the firm received. She was also a past member of the Society for Human Resource Management and the American Association of University Women.
A graduate of North Carolina Wesleyan University, Judy expertly balanced work and home life and worked with her husband in a consulting practice while they raised their sons. She was a devoted mother and wife who knew her children's’ teachers and could often be found organizing a school fundraising fair or helping her sons participate in extracurricular activities.
That didn’t stop when she moved to the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. in the early 1980s. Her tireless efforts in community building, especially as treasurer of the efforts to rebuild the McLean Community Center, left a legacy in the community she loved living in. For years she and her husband introduced that community to others by serving as volunteer hosts in THIS for Diplomats, a U.S. Department of State cultural exchange program that welcomes and assists diplomatic families posted to Washington, D.C.
Her artistic pursuits from painting to needlepoint reflected her creative spirit and love for beauty in all forms. She was an accomplished decorator who loved animals and became a human companion over the years to many dogs and cats. Friends and colleagues know that she used a second computer monitor at work to keep a watchful eye on the National Zoo’s panda cameras.
A visitation for Judith will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road, Springfield, VA 22151. A visitation will occur Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home.
A funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023 at Nativity of our Lord Orthodox Church located at 8911 Weems Road in Manassas, Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contact someone you haven’t in a long time and tell them that you love them. If you still wish to do more, please donate to the Capital Area Food Bank at capitalareafoodbank.org
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