Judith "Judy" A. Fassino

Dr. Judith Fassino (Judy) passed away June 22nd, 2022 in Lacon, IL.

She was born May 10th, 1951 in Granville, IL to the late Peter and Charlene Fassino. Judy is predeceased by her brother Michael Fassino and survived by her two brothers Jim (Sally) Fassino and David (Annie) Fassino, her two sons Eli (Tricia) Barlow and Roy Rada, and her two grandchildren Ella Barlow and Justin Barlow. She is also survived by nieces and nephews; Janelle Harre, Cheryl Bendtsen, Nick Fassino, Emme Fassino, Marissa Fassino, Katelyn Harre and Lucas Harre.

Judy was raised in Granville, IL where she attended Putnam County High School. She then went on to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree at Metropolitan State College of Denver, a Master’s Degree with a focus on mineral economics at the Colorado School of Mines, and attained her PhD in Information Science from the University of Colorado in Boulder where she proved to be ahead of her times with her thesis subject of Artificial Intelligence. As a college professor, Judy shared her passion for technology with students across the United States and overseas teaching at various universities including the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom, American University in Washington D.C., and Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida.  

Judy had a special fondness for children and animals. She was a vegetarian for most of her life and volunteered many hours with various non-profits related to education and animal rights. She was a strong soul with a warm heart. In her free time she enjoyed travel, visiting the beach, and skiing. She will be greatly missed. 

Judy’s family would like to thank Evergreen Place, Legacy Memory Care in Chillicothe, IL and Lacon Rehab and Nursing in Lacon, IL for their loving care for Judy during the past 5 years.

Visitation will be from 4pm – 6pm on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Dysart - Cofoid Funeral Chapel, Granville.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

Memorial Donations can be made to: Brain Support Network PO Box 7264 Menlo Park, CA. 94026 www.brainsupportnetwork.org or Rock Steady Boxing Peoria 5269 N Galena Rd Peoria Heights, IL 61616.

Online condolences may be made to her family at www.dcfunerals.com

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