Judith VanVlack

Judith "Judy" VanVlack, 72, of Silver Creek passed away on Friday morning, June 9, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer at the TLC Health Network in Irving, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on September 22, 1944 in Silver Creek, the daughter of the late Angelo and Mary (Dattilo) Botticello. She was a lifelong area resident, growing up in Silver Creek and graduating from Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1962, where she worked for many years in the cafeteria. She later transferred to SUNY Fredonia. Judy was a supervisor in the food service department for over 30 years. She considered the students a part of her extended family and made sure they were all well fed.

She married the love of her life, Dale W. VanVlack, on August 1, 1964 at her church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church in Silver Creek. She was a former member of Tri-County Country Club. An avid Buffalo Sabres and Bills fan, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and trying her luck at the local casinos. In the summer, Dale and Judy attended many car shows, traveling in their 36 Chevy Coupe.

Judy was well known for her infectious smile and loved to entertain family and friends. Family was everything to her. They will tell you she was the sweetest person one could ever meet.

Survivors include her loving husband of 52 years, Dale W. VanVlack; children, Dale W. (Lisa) VanVlack, Jr. of Dunkirk and Evette (Joseph) Badecki of Ocean City, NJ; grandchildren, Jason and Taylor Badecki; dear sisters, Lucille (Salvatore) DePasquale and Nancy (Richard) Taaffe, both of Silver Creek; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends may call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel, 160 Central Ave., Silver Creek on Tuesday, June 13 from 2:00-4:00 PM and 6:00-8:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, 165 Central Ave., Silver Creek on Wednesday, June 14 at 10:00 AM, with interment in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Memorial contributions in Judys honor may be made to the Silver Creek Emergency Squad, 162 Central Ave., Silver Creek, NY 14136.

To share a condolence or remembrance, go to www.holeparkerfc.com.

By the Observer

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