Joanne Eileen Mudry, age 82, beloved wife of Paul “Babe” Mudry of Ansonia, died peacefully on February 24, 2024 in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her family. Born in Derby on September 15, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Philip and Concetta DiMauro Ginex. Mrs. Mudry was a graduate of Ansonia High School and a lifelong Ansonia resident. She worked as a school secretary for the former Sts. Peter and Paul Elementary School and the Beecher Road Elementary School of Woodbridge for 26 years, until the time of her retirement in 2010. Together with her husband, she enjoyed walking the Derby River Walk, lunch dates at their favorite restaurants and dancing.
Mrs. Mudry found great peace and happiness at the beach, particularly Silver Sands State Park, the New Jersey and South Carolina Shores and Key West, Florida. She was most happy surrounded by numerous family members and friends as she would prepare an epic feast and annually host all the “indoor” holidays. In addition to her husband of 62 years, she is survived by her devoted children, Paul John “PJ” Mudry of Ansonia, Pamela Mudry of Ansonia and Janet Bradley and her husband Paul of Beacon Falls; cherished grandson, Jackson Bradley and step-grandson, Nicholas Sprague, as well as many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Mudry was also loved and cared for by her chosen daughter, Susan Smith of Derby and her devoted caregiver, Melanie DeAndrea of Stratford. She was predeceased by a sister, Rosemary Giusto; and a brother, Joseph Ginex.
Family and friends may call on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia. Funeral services will take place on Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 9:00 AM from the Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM in Holy Rosary Church, 10 Father Salemi Drive, Ansonia at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery, Derby. Online condolences may be made at www.wakeleememorial.com.
