Judith A. Hughes Zuccarini, 62, of Leland, NC and Stone Harbor, NJ, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, after a 5-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer.

Born on March 26, 1961, in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, Judy was a daughter of the late Jay W. and Marie I. (Nuzzo) Hughes.

Judy had a brilliant mind and a very compassionate heart. She graduated from Medfield MA High School in 1979. She was a 1983 graduate of the Boston College Lynch School of Education and Human Development. Judy also earned a master's degree from Boston College and a master's degree from the University of Massachusetts, Boston. Judy dedicated her entire professional career as an administrator, teacher and advocate for special education students in the Framingham MA, Southington, CT and most recently St. Paul MN public school systems. Judy had a tremendous impact and helped many students along with their families over the years. She was a fierce champion for her students and their families. Judy was also a mentor to new teaching professionals throughout her career. She was highly respected by her peers and formed many lifelong friendships. Judy was a former Peace Corp volunteer who served in Morocco. She volunteered with Child Protective Services & Foster Care Brunswick County NC.

Judy enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the beach, traveling and fine dining. She was a very giving and compassionate person who always thought of others before herself.

Judy is survived by her loving husband William L. Zuccarini; brothers: Stephen J. Hughes of Medfield MA, Christopher V. (Dorothy) Hughes of Sunset Beach NC, Jay W.  Jr. (Sandra) Hughes of Jupiter FL and many nieces and nephews.

Services were held privately.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Judy's name to Lower Cape Fear Life Care 955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia, NC 28422 or www.lifecare.org.

Online condolences are encouraged and may be sent to the family at www.fulwoodfuneralservice.com

Lower Cape Fear Hospice, Brunswick House
955 Mercy Lane, Bolivia NC 28422
Web: http://www.lifecare.org