Judith Ann (Hancox) Richardson, of Newtown, wife of the late Clifford A. Richardson, died March 15, 2019, at her home.

Judi was born in Bridgeport on March 31, 1939, the daughter of the late Robert and Anna (Czechowski) Hancox. She lived in the Stepney section of Monroe, attended school in Monroe, and graduated from Newtown High School. She attended Southern Connecticut State University and the University of Bridgeport. She was an employee of The Bee Publishing Company for 37 years and retired in 2008.

Mrs Richardson was a life member of the Sandy Hook Fire and Rescue Co Ladies Auxiliary, serving as president for more than 20 years.

She is survived by her son, Bradley A. Richardson; daughter-in-law, Kelly M. Richardson of Southbury; and three granddaughters, Alicia Marie and her fiancé, Andrew Slater, of Bethlehem, and Briana Leigh and Kari Rae Richardson of Southbury. She is also survived by her brother, Robert V. Hancox and Diana J. King; sister, Susan A. Goodrich; a cousin, Carol Ann Lawry; and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her son, Gregory R. Richardson.

A Celebration of Judi’s life will take place on Friday, March 22, at 11 am, at Carpino Funeral Home, 750 Main Street South in Southbury. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday evening, March 21, from 4 to 8 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Judi’s name may be made to the Sandy Hook Fire Department Ladies Auxillary, PO Box 783, Sandy Hook CT 06482; or to FAITH Food Pantry of Newtown, PO Box 53, Newtown CT 06470 (newtownfoodpantry.org).

To leave a message of remembrance, please visit carpinocares.com.