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November 14, 2010

Joseph E. Judge, of Tempe, AZ, died November 14, 2010 with his family at his side. His wife of 47 years, Fiona, survives him.

Born March 31, 1943 in Pittston, he was the son of Edward and Mary O’Rourke Judge. He attended high school in Corning, NY before enlisting in the US Air Force at the age of 17. After graduating from USAF basic training and technical school, he was stationed at RAF Bentwaters near Ipswich, England. He served in the USAF for 26 years, and attained the rank of SMSgt. He earned medals and citations including the Air Force Commendation Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross, and the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal. After retiring from the USAF he worked for the Carl T. Hayden VA Medical Center and the Kyrene School District.

He is also survived by sons Bill Judge and his wife Audrey; Bob Judge and his wife Holly; daughter Katina Haydon and her husband Vern; grandchildren Jason, Haley, Liam, Gregory, Jack, and Landon; sister Jean Aker of Corning, NY; and brother, Thomas of Duryea.

Private interment with military honors, National Memorial Cemetery, Cave Creek, Arizona.