Judith Tekieli-Florio

Judith Tekieli-Florio  Age 60, of Northville, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2016.   She was born April 11, 1955 in Detroit, Michigan; daughter of Stanley and Jane (nee Kasiewicz) Tekieli. Judy moved to Northville with her parents and made it her home for over 45 years. She was united in marriage to Nicholas F. Florio on August 25, 1996; lovingly married for nearly 20 years.  Being a dedicated mom Judy was very active with the NHS Boosters Club from 1991-1995. She also became a fan of MSU football during her son’s collegiate career. Judy was a longtime MSU season ticket holder. She was an active member of the VFW Post 4012 Auxiliary and American Legion in Northville.  Judy was very interested in computers not only for the knowledge but having fun and playing games. She had wonderful culinary skills; Judy truly adored being in the kitchen cooking with Nick. She was also an excellent baker and enjoyed tending to her flower garden. Judy had a zest for life and was a loving and compassionate wife, mother, sister and friend.          She is survived by her husband Nicholas; her son Todd (Claudia) Zayti; her step-son John (Robin) Florio; her siblings, Virginia Tekieli, Thomas (Connie) Tekieli, Stanley (Renee) Tekieli, and Pamela Hewison. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Jane Wynkoop.  A funeral mass will be held Saturday, April 16, 2016 at 10am with a time of gathering beginning at 9:30am at St. John Neumann Catholic Parish, 44800 Warren Road, Canton, Michigan 48187.  In lieu of flowers contributions would be appreciated to the American Heart Association, c/o Nick Florio, PO Box 738, Northville, MI 48167.