Judith Montano Esposito

Judith Esposito ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. on Mar. 17, 2026.Judith Ann Montano Esposito, 86, of Woodbridge passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13th, at home surrounded by family.Born on June 2, 1939, in New Haven, Judith was the beloved daughter of the late Dr. George and Etta Conte Montano.Judith is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years, Andrew M. Esposito, Jr. as well as her children Andrew (Danielle) Esposito of Ansonia, Christina (Philip) Krebs of Milford, and Jonathan (Karen) Esposito of Glastonbury. She also leaves behind her grandchildren Jaqueline (Gregory) Kline, Samantha Esposito, Maxwell (Hannah) Krebs, Aubrey Krebs, Michael Esposito, Holly Lavigne, Troy (Taylor) Lavigne and her great granddaughter Peyton Judith Kline. And her brother Dr. Ronald (Donna) Montano. She was predeceased by a brother George (Marcia) Montano.Judy attended Skidmore College and the Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene. A deeply religious woman, she lived her life with quiet humility and grace. Judy opened her kitchen and her heart to all and became famous among family and friends for her delicious cutlets and pasta. She was also known for her famous "Nana brownies." She loved boating and the beach. She treasured reading while sitting in the sunbeam of her living room, the music of The Monks of Weston Priory, and evenings of competitive Jeopardy. Judy enjoyed days of golfing, evenings of sewing, and spending time with those she cherished most. Her home was adorned with photos of her fabulous travels. Her greatest joy was raising her children, and later watching her grandchildren grow. She was devoted to her Parish community and treasured the companionship of her amazing circle of family friends from Woodbridge.She courageously battled cancer for more than 35 years following her first diagnosis in 1992, facing each challenge with remarkable strength and faith. Cancer could not cripple her love, it did not shatter her hope, nor did it conquer her spirit.In the words of her friend, Monsignor Gene Gianelli, "Judith did the ordinary things extraordinarily."Visitation will be Friday March 20th from 10:00 – 11:30am in Our Lady of the Assumption Church, 81 Center Road, Woodbridge. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:30am. The burial will follow in St. Lawrence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Judy's s name may be made to the Nicole Donzello Foundation (NDF), supporting leukemia patients at Smilow Cancer Hospital.The Iovanne Funeral Home, Inc. is in care of Judy's arrangements.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.