Judith B. "Judy" (Donalty) Bean

Mrs. Judith B. “Judy” (Donalty) Bean, age 74, of Utica, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center surrounded by her family and friends. Born in Utica on May 16, 1934, Judith was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Harding) Donalty. She received her primary education in Utica at Our Lady of Lourdes School and then attended Utica Free Academy. She completed her secondary education in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1959 she married Robert F. Bean, Sr. with whom she shared 45 years prior to his passing in December 2004; their marriage was enhanced by the blessing of their children. Judy was employed by the New York Telephone Company. She left the workforce to care for her children and when they had grown she returned to work as a teacher’s aide at General Herkimer School. She derived much love from working with the children and especially honored the admiration and affection that they showed her. This past June, she retired due to ill health. “Ju Ju” had her own special loving ways of nurturing and caring for her grandchildren. Bestowed with a sparkling and spirited personality, being on the go was part of Judy’s life, and she loved her friends who loved her as well. At a moment's notice, she could be entertained by bingo and games of chance. She will be remembered for her generosity and style of giving which was so meaningful and memorable. She especially loved the Christmas holidays because it was a time that she could give to others. She was a communicant of Historic Old St. John’s Church and was active in the annual parish bazaar. Judy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Agnes and Jim Halliday of Deerfield; her son, Robert F. Bean, Jr. and fiancée Nadina Mikic of Utica; and her grandchildren, Brittni, Carli, and Cassi Halliday; and Madison and Aiden Bean. Survivors also include her sister, Mary Austin Pratt and her husband Walter of New Hartford; her brother and sister-in-law, the Honorable Barry and Jeanne Donalty of Utica; her nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, and sisters-in-law, Roberta Mueller, and Lindy Donalty. She was also blessed with her loyal and endearing friends, Joan Dorn, and Carol Cahill. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard Donalty and Frank Donalty, Jr.; and her nephew, Christopher H. Donalty. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Charles Eldredge, Dr. Ira Tisch, Dr. Ahmad Mian, the staff of the dialysis unit at the Faxton-St. Luke’s Healthcare Center, and the staff of 3East at Faxton-St. Luke’s for several years of exceptional care for which Judy was extremely appreciative. The family offers appreciation to the staff of the Intensive Care Unit at Faxton-St. Luke’s for making Judy’s final days dignified and comfortable and for the sincere compassion which they exhibited to her loved ones. Thanks also to Dr. Steven Williams for his consultations, and Dr. Cynthia Parlato and Dr. Kenneth Novak – because of them, Judy regained her sight during her last few months, which improved the quality of her life immeasurably. We are most grateful to all of you. Visitation will be held Monday (today) from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 at the Eannace Funeral Home, Inc., 932 South St., corner of Hammond Ave. By family request, please omit floral offerings. For those wishing to do so, please consider memorial donations in Judy’s honor to Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE), 730 North Franklin Street, Suite 404, Chicago IL 60610 in loving memory of her nephew, Christopher; envelopes will also be available at the funeral home. Judy’s funeral service will commence on Tuesday morning at 9:00 from the funeral home and at 10:00 at Historic Old St. John’s Church where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Interment will take place in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Judith B. "Judy" (Donalty) Bean

May 16, 1934 - February 13, 2009