The daughter of the late Albert and Sarah Darnley Lorenz, Judy was predeceased by her sisters Marie Mazzarella, Delores Lorenz, and Barbara Baron, and beloved grandson Ryan Walter Koson-Williams. She was happily married to Walter Koson for 51 years, making a home for him and their three daughters during his military career and subsequent retirement to Massachusetts until his passing in 2007.
In 2019 Judy begrudgingly left her home and wonderful neighbors in Brockton Massachusetts to live in New Bern, NC with her daughter Sally and son-in-law Jerry Antonellis, who lovingly cared for her as she faced Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) with humor and grace. Daughters Terri Koson and spouse Jesse Schmucker from New Bern NC, Valerie Ciavarra and fiancé Kevin Long from Osterville MA also survive her, as well as grandchildren Jessie, Anthony, and Leah Antonellis, Taylor, Terence, Vincent, Mia, and Cara Ciavarra. Joanne and Bob Biedrzycki, their daughters Leigh and Dana and their families loved Judy as best friend/sister, and surrogate grandmother.
She is also survived by brother-in-law Joseph Koson and wife Ann, and sister-in-law Mary Koson Roberts, as well as many nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.
She will join her beloved Walter at their final earthly resting place at the National Cemetery in Bourne Massachusetts. The service will be private, per her request.
The family wishes to thank Craven County Hospice for their care and compassion during Judy’s extended illness.
Cotton Funeral home in New Bern, NC has assisted the family with final arrangements.
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