Judy Febbraro Catholic High School: Judy Febbraro obituary

Publish date: 2024-06-24

Judy Febbraro Death - Beloved Cafeteria Manager Passes Away at 76

Judy Febbraro, a 76-year-old Shaler Township resident, has died on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 in her home. She was the devoted wife of Carmelo Febbraro before being pronounced dead. For many years, she worked as the cafeteria manager at Oakland Catholic High School. After around 40 years of service at OC and Saint Paul Cathedral High School, Judy took her retirement in June of this past year. She was cherished by each and every one of the tens of thousands of students that she nurtured.

Judy was the daughter of the late Julius and Mae Ross. She was the loving wife of Carmelo; mother of Maria (Kaivon) Maknoon, Nino Febbraro, and Maria (Kaivon) Febbraro, (Colleen), and Frank; loving grandma of Andrew (Colleen), Nicholas (Frank), Dante, Isabella, Michael, Olivia, and Vincent Castelli, (later Anthony) and Martorelli, James (Margie); and sister of Mary Alice.

After managing the cafeterias at Oakland Catholic and Saint Paul Cathedral High Schools for close to 40 years, Judy recently called it quits. The thousands of students she nurtured will always remember her, affectionately, as “Miss Judy,” for her infectious smile, cheerful demeanor, and famous cookies. Judy valued her friends and family, upholding traditions, and preparing delicious Sunday dinners.

Judy was a caring and selfless friend who put the needs of others above her own. On Sunday between 1 and 6 p.m., friends will be received at the office of John A. Freyvogel Sons, Inc., 4900 Centre Avenue, at Devonshire Street. On Monday, there will be a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Raphael Church in St. Jude Parish at 10a.m., followed by interment at Mt. Royal Cemetery.

Judy’s devotion to her Catholic faith was unwavering. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Oakland Catholic Church, 144 North Craig Street Promotion Department, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213.


Conclusions

Judy Febbraro was a beloved cafeteria manager who nurtured thousands of students over her 40 year career. She worked tirelessly to provide meals with a smile to students at Oakland Catholic High School and Saint Paul Cathedral High School before retiring in June 2022. Her infectious joy and famous cookies will be remembered by all who knew her. Judy valued family, tradition, and bringing people together with home cooked Sunday dinners.

A lifelong Catholic, Judy's faith never wavered. She was selfless and caring, always putting others' needs before her own. Judy passed away peacefully on August 16th, 2023 at the age of 76. She now rests with her late parents and is reunited with her devoted husband Carmelo. Judy leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sister, and many other loved ones.

Friends and loved ones are welcomed to pay respects on Sunday. Her Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday at St. Raphael Church. Rather than flowers, Judy's family asks for donations to Oakland Catholic Church. Her unwavering faith and caring spirit will remain through the thousands of lives she touched over her decades of service.

Judy Febbraro selflessly served Oakland Catholic High School students for 40 years before retiring in June 2022. As the cafeteria manager, she nurtured tens of thousands of teenagers with food and kindness. Her cheerful demeanor and famous cookies brought joy to all. She valued family, traditions, and Sunday dinners.

76-year-old Judy passed away peacefully on August 16th at her Shaler Township home. She now rests with her late parents and is reunited with her devoted husband Carmelo. Judy leaves behind children, grandchildren, a sister, and many loved ones.

Friends can pay respects Sunday at John A. Freyvogel Sons Funeral Home. Her Mass of Christian Burial is Monday at St. Raphael Church. In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations to Oakland Catholic Church, where Judy's Catholic faith never wavered.

Judy will be remembered for her selfless spirit, unwavering faith, and decades of service nurturing thousands of students. Her caring presence, infectious smile, and famous cookies brought joy to the Oakland Catholic community. She now rests peacefully, leaving a legacy of love.

ncG1vNJzZmivp6x7p7%2FKoaybZpOkunC6xLCqZpuRqsCmec6fZJ2dkam1cLbUnbBmnpWXr7Ot0ahknJmknbyttcJmn6KfmGLApLTOqKNea3Fit7aw2GadnpqSp66zu4yomaKspZa%2Fug%3D%3D