Saratoga Springs, NY - Judith Palmero passed away Friday (Oct. 30, 2009). Born on Oct. 1, 1944, in Blackpool, England, she was a Foreign Language teacher for over thirty years. Judith taught in New York City and then for over a decade at Corinth High School. Judith had great enthusiasm for teaching, as well as traveling. She had a love of literature and was an avid reader. Besides these pursuits, she took great pleasure in writing beautiful, personal notes to friends and family, and corresponded regularly with her large circle of friends. Because of her extraordinarily generous spirit, her greatest pleasure was in giving to those she loved, and putting their needs above her own. Most important to Judith, though, was her family and those close friends whom she held dear. Throughout her later years, Judith endured many serious surgeries and illnesses. Her optimism and strength of spirit, however, allowed her to remain positive, and to be an inspiration to others. Judiths family would like to thank the staff of Saratoga Hospital and Albany Medical Center for their care and compassion. She is survived by her parents, Anthony and Veronica Palmero, her sister, Diane Poma, and Judiths niece and nephew, Alexandra Lombardoni (nee Poma), and Michael Poma. She will be most missed, though, by her sister, companion, and best friend, Lisa Palmero. In lieu of flowers, Judiths family requests that those wishing to make a donation to please do so to the Arthritis Foundation, 1717 Central Ave., Suite 105, or the American Diabetes Foundation, 7 Washington Square, both in Albany, NY 12205. Friends may call from 4:30 to 7:30pm Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral services will immediately be conducted at 7:30 until 8pm at the Burke Funeral Home, by Rev. Father Neil Draves-Arpaia. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.