She graduated from Franklin D. Roosevelt High School and continued on to receive a Bachelor of Arts from C.W. Post College and Master in Arts from Columbia University.
Julie was married to Eugene Budzinski, Sr. on September 19, 1970; they were married 49 years.
She worked as the Medicaid Program Services Chief - ACH Facility and Community Care at the State of N.C. and retired in August 2011.
Julie enjoyed traveling, reading and spending time with her family and dogs.
Julie is survived by her husband Eugene Budzinski, Sr., daughter Melissa Budzinski, son Eugene Budzinski Jr., and step daughter Tracey Graziosi, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private family service will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be given to Alzheimer’s Association.
