Val Tudi



CANASTOTA — Val Tudi, 79, of 120 Will New Blvd., Canastota, died peacefully at home from ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) on Sunday, May 17, 2009.

She was born on Feb. 3, 1930, in Croghan, N.Y., a daughter of George and Bertha Meister Sauer.

Val was active in Trinity Episcopal Church, Canastota, where she served as vestry member and treasurer for several years, and was a member of the choir. She was also active in the Canastota Garden Club.

She spent much of her time working in her flower gardens and landscaping her home. She loved camping, and traveling throughout the United States and Canada with her husband.

Surviving are: her husband of 36 years, Ned Tudi; a daughter, Diane (Louie); six sons, Jack (Karen), Randy (Audrey), Scott, Jeff (Holley), Michael (Sue), and David; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers; and a sister.

A funeral Mass celebrating the life of Val Tudi, 79, of Canastota, will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2009, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 341 Main St., Oneida. There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are under the supervision of the J. Homer Ball Funeral Home, 201 James St., Canastota. In her memory, contributions may be made to Trinity Episcopal Church, 400 S. Peterboro St., Canastota, NY 13032, or MDA ALS Division, 6493 Ridings Road, Suite 100, Syracuse, NY 13206.

J. HOMER BALL FUNERAL HOME, INC.

Canastota