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Age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, fourteen days after her devoted husband of 56 years, the late Joseph C. Cirelli; loving mother of Angela Cirelli, Joseph C. (Barbara) Cirelli and Charles T. (Elizabeth) Cirelli; proud grandmother of Ally, Katie, Damian, Mary, Annie, Chip and Luke; daughter of the late Thomas E. Sr. and Catherine D. Gaghan; sister of Adrienne Maist, Thomas E. Gaghan, Jr. and the late Catherine Weber. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Judith - or Judy as she was known to family and friends was born and raised in Sharpsburg, PA. A 1962 graduate of St. Mary’s High School, Sharpsburg, Judy and her classmates maintained a close bond, meeting regularly for lunch as a group of lifelong friends. Judy married Joe Cirelli, of Oakland, in 1964 and together decided to start their new family in the South Oakland section of the city. There Joe and Judy raised their children and remained until relocating to Kennedy Township and ultimately The Masonic Village, Sewickley, PA. Judy was an exceptional wife and mother; and she cared deeply for her family and friends. Though failing in health, her joy for life and indomitable spirit kept her pushing forward. Friends will be received at the John F. Slater Funeral Home, Inc., 412-881-4100, 4201 Brownsville Road, Brentwood 15227 on Sunday, June 20, 2021 from 3-6 p.m. Funeral prayer on Monday morning at 9:45. Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, St. Joseph Church,1304 4th Ave, Coraopolis, PA 15108 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, family suggests contributions to Passavant Memorial Homes Foundation (PMHF), 163 Thorn Hill Road, Warrendale, PA 15086 @www.pmhfos.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/. PMHF was created in 2001 to support Passavant Memorial Homes Family of Services and its commitment to enriching the lives of children and adults with intellectual disabilities, autism, and behavioral health needs.