Obituary: Judith A. (Nevers) Persico, 75, of Guilford

Obituary courtesy of Guilford Funeral Home:

Judith A. (Nevers) Persico, 75, longtime resident of Guilford passed away at her home Nov. 17, 2022. Wife of the late Francis M. Persico. Judith was born in New Haven on January 11, 1947, daughter of the late Robert Nevers and Barbara (Thompson) Nevers.

Loving mother to Jennifer Calhoun and her husband Jim of Wellesley, MA and Paul Persico of Georgia. Beloved and proud Nana to Emily, Katie, and Sam Calhoun. Judy was the loving sister of Maxine Bruno and husband Michael Bruno. Judy and Maxine had a very special bond sharing their lives and creating many special memories along the way. Judy was also a very special auntie to Mackenzie and Tom Pretty and their children and Michael and Faith Bruno and their sons.

Judy was a very outgoing social person and had a wonderful relationship with her book club and neighborhood friends for over 40 years. She will be sorely missed. Mrs. Persico is a 1966, graduate of Bullard Haven Technical High School trained as a licensed beautician. She also worked at several shoreline retail stores over the years. She enjoyed spending time with family in Nantucket every summer and loved to be on the shoreline.

Memorial contributions may be made where she volunteered at Charlie’s Closet for many years, please send donations to Interfaith Volunteers, 310 State St, Unit 200, Guilford, CT 06437 ; https://givct.org/donate/