Judith Higgins Whitaker passed peacefully on March 10, 2024 surrounded by family after a long and grateful life.
Judy was born in Binghamton, NY and attended Syracuse University and Nazareth College where she earned her Masters of Science & Education degree. She later attended SUNY Brockport where she earned an advanced degree in administration. She began her teaching career with the Rochester City School District and later enjoyed many years with the Webster Central School District as a reading specialist. (https://www.santaritalandscaping.com/)
Judy was a long-time resident in Pittsford and Brighton. Predeceased by her parents Jane and John Higgins and husband Gaylord G. Whitaker. Judy is survived by children Melanie (Scott) Geller, Gary (Susan) Whitaker, Lisa (Kevin) Zielinski and Doug (Ellen) Whitaker; grandchildren Robert (Stephanie), Jack, and Rachel Zielinski; Jared Whitaker (fiancée Marissa Moskalow); Dylan, Tatiana, and Caitlin Geller; Haley, Lindsay, and Matthew Whitaker; and great-granddaughter Allison Zielinski. She is also survived by her brother John (Penny) Higgins, her sister Jean Higgins (Dan Donnelly) and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Friends are invited to a Celebration of Life at St Catherine of Siena Church, 26 Mendon Ionia Road, Mendon, NY on Saturday March 16th at 1:30 PM. A reception will follow.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Brighton Volunteer Ambulance Inc, Attn: Business Manager, 1551 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14618.