Judith Kay Tanghe

Judith Kay Tanghe, age 81 of Ithaca, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 30, 2021 surrounded by family.

Judy was born January 23, 1940 to Donald and Vera Vernon. A lifelong resident of Ithaca, she graduated from Ithaca in 1958. Judy Married Jack Tanghe on June 27, 1964. They raised their four boys while Judy worked as a waitress throughout her life.

Judy enjoyed bowling, NASCAR, and baseball. She loved her Tigers and chasing her boys with Hot Wheels tracks (Oh we deserved it!). Her fudge and blueberry pies were legendary throughout the family.

Judy is survived by her siblings Gary, Tom, and Nancy all of Ithaca. Judy’s boys Mark, Greg, Curt, and John all of Ithaca. Six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Don and Vera Vernon, sister Janelle Burch, brother Gerald Long, and her husband Jack in 1998.

She was so proud of her boys (yes - she said that!!!).

A celebration of Judy’s life will be held on Saturday November 13, 2021 at Curt’s home, 325 E. North St., in Ithaca from 1-4pm.

The family is being served by the Barden Funeral Home in Ithaca. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.bardenfuneralhome.com.