Judith Lee O’Neill Morgia, 72, of 149 N. Orchard St., Watertown passed June 29, 2017 at the Samaritan Medical Center following a brief illness.
Born on August 30, 1944 in Watertown, NY, daughter of the late James M. and Betty K. Bartholomew O’Neill, she attended St. Patrick’s School up to the 8th grade and then graduated from Watertown High School in 1962.
Following school she married Samuel L. Robey while he was serving in the US Army. The couple moved to Germany and the marriage ended in divorce. Judy then resided in California and Rochester, NY before returning to Watertown in 1970.
She worked for several years as a bartender in the Watertown area. She then attended JCC and graduated in 1980 with an Associate’s Degree. In 1982 she went to work for Jefferson County Department of Social Services, retiring in 2002.
In 1990, she married Scott Morgia, the marriage ended in divorce.
Judy enjoyed playing Scrabble, playing cards, going to the casino with friends and family, and traveling. She also loved reading on her Kindle, helping others and caring for her beloved cats.
Among her survivors are a brother, Michael L. O’Neill, Cicero, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Joanne E. and Morland K. Rusho, Woodville, NY, Jacqueline M. O’Neill, Watertown; a son, Jeffrey O’Neill, Alaska, an uncle, Joseph Bartholomew, Watertown, four children she raised as her own, Paula (and Paul) Edwards, Black River, Ralph Filippi, Watertown, Antonio Filippi, FL and Maria Filippi, two grandchildren, Jessica and Rebecca Edwards, several nieces and nephews.
Judy left this earth suddenly and before her time. Her generosity and kindness will be greatly missed by her family, friends and beloved furbabies.
A funeral service will be held 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Hart & Bruce Funeral home. Calling hours will precede the service from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.
Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in the Glenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Save A Pet program at the Watertown Animal Hospital or to a animal charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com.