Obituary for Judith A. Kessler Kay
Judith A. Kessler Kay, 71, of Phoenix, NY, passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital Center, Syracuse, NY on Saturday July 25, 2015. Judith was born
to her late parents, Margaret Palocy Kessler and Alexander W. Kessler on
February 24, 1944 in Syracuse, NY.
She was a graduate of West Genesee High School.
Judy enjoyed her hobbies, such as, crocheting, as well as her interest in drawing. She was a very unique lady. Her natural tendencies were loving
by her actions of caring and giving to others throughout her life. A down to earth loving soul. She also was a very funny person, with the ability to make
others laugh. Judy could keep her whit about her, as she kept delivering the
“one liners”, one right after another. Truly a wonderful gift of creating laughter.
She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-laws, Christine Meyers of
Phoenix, Kathleen and Garry Cavanaugh of Phoenix; a son-in-law, Rick Meyers of Pennellville; her brother and sister-in-law, Alexander J. “Bud”
and Carole Kessler of North Syracuse; her sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Martin DeWitt of Camillus; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday July 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Allanson-
Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY 13135. The
funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. in the funeral home, with Deacon Frank Forish officiating.
to her late parents, Margaret Palocy Kessler and Alexander W. Kessler on
February 24, 1944 in Syracuse, NY.
She was a graduate of West Genesee High School.
Judy enjoyed her hobbies, such as, crocheting, as well as her interest in drawing. She was a very unique lady. Her natural tendencies were loving
by her actions of caring and giving to others throughout her life. A down to earth loving soul. She also was a very funny person, with the ability to make
others laugh. Judy could keep her whit about her, as she kept delivering the
“one liners”, one right after another. Truly a wonderful gift of creating laughter.
She is survived by her loving daughters and sons-in-laws, Christine Meyers of
Phoenix, Kathleen and Garry Cavanaugh of Phoenix; a son-in-law, Rick Meyers of Pennellville; her brother and sister-in-law, Alexander J. “Bud”
and Carole Kessler of North Syracuse; her sister and brother-in-law, Deborah and Martin DeWitt of Camillus; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren;
several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and many friends.
Calling hours will be on Wednesday July 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Allanson-
Glanville-Tappan Funeral Home, 431 Main St., Phoenix, NY 13135. The
funeral service will begin at 4 p.m. in the funeral home, with Deacon Frank Forish officiating.