Judith "Judy" (Scianna) Sharpe, age 81, of Milford, beloved wife of the late John M. Sharpe, Sr. entered into peaceful rest on November 10, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on January 28, 1945 in Bridgeport and was the daughter of the late Louis P. Scianna and Margaret (Fico) Scianna Zullo. Judy worked in the billing department at Knights of Columbus in New Haven for over 30 years and was also the Chief Steward for the union.
She loved to go to the casino and playing cards especially poker with her family and friends. Family was everything to Judy.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her loving son, John M. Sharpe, Jr. and her sister, Kathleen Scianna Crowley. Judy leaves her devoted children, Karen M. Sharpe Paquette (Kevin White) of Derby and Craig Daniel Sharpe (Francisco Carrillo) of Milford and daughter-in-law, Dawn Tyler Sharpe of Derby. She was lovingly called "Mamu, Mames, GiGi, Guidy or Names" by her seven grandchildren, Sarah, Jason, Samantha, Eddie, Evan, Scianna and Tabatha and two great grandchildren, Noah and Alaia. She also leaves her brother, Louis "Chick" Scianna of Milford and several nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial at will be celebrated on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. in Saint Gabriel Church, Milford. Interment to follow in Mount Saint Peter Cemetery, Derby. Family and friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at the GREGORY DOYLE FUNERAL HOME, 291 BRIDGEPORT AVE., MILFORD. Donations may be made in Judy's memory to St Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
To share a memory, please go to www.gregoryfdoylefuneralhome.com
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