Obituary of Judith M. Cifolelli

Judith M. Cifolelli, age 74, of Fort Myers, passed away May 5, 2016 in Fort Myers. She was born December 6, 1941 in Detroit, MI, to the late Raymond and the late Edna (Harm) Tavolier. Judith loved her family, spending quality time playing cards, other family games and being a hockey mom. She also enjoyed being with her extended family and friends at the Verandah where she enjoyed playing golf and participating in many other social activities. Judith and her husband were commonly known to everyone as "Rudy and Judi". Judith really loved to cook, especially Italian food. She volunteered for the needy doing whatever was needed. Judith was extremely positive and no one was a stranger to her. Judith had a passion for Jesus Christ and gave her soul to Jesus Christ. She was the ultimate giver through organ donation with Life Link. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister who will be missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her loving husband of 56 years: Rudolfo, three sons: Rudolfo (Vicki), Randal (Kristen), and Ronald (Shirley), seven grandchildren: Sophia, Jillian, Gino, Ryan, Peter, Thomas, Curtis, two great grandchildren: Felix and Huxley, many nieces, nephews and other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister, Ellen Charlene (Tavolier) Hall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 13, 2016 at 9:00 am at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Fort Myers, with Father David L. Arle officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 06:30-7:30 pm at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Fort Myers, FL. A prayer service will be Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 7:30 pm at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Fort Myers. A reception following Mass on Friday at 11:00 am will be at The Hut, 5150 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905. Memorial donations may be made in Judith's name to: Special Equestrian, P.O. Box 61528, Fort Myers, FL 33906-1528, Attn: Jan Fifer, Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church or The National Ataxia Foundation at www.ataxia.org. Arrangements by Akin-Davis Funeral Home - Fort Myers.