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Date of Issue: October 27, 2005

Obituaries

Robert Drake Judson

Robert Drake Judson, 88, of Billings, Mo., and formerly Holmes Beach, died Oct. 21.

Born in Palmyra, Mich., Mr. Judson was a winter visitor to the Island. He formed his own roofing company in Ypsilanti, Mich., and expanded the company into general construction. He was a member of Gideons International.

Memorial services were Oct. 25.

He is survived by sons Lee, Al and of Billings, Larry of Sacramento and Robert D’Elseaux of Billings; daughters Mary Foster of Eugene, Ore., and Judy David of Colorado Springs, Colo.; companion Ruth Campbell; 25 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Jeffrey J. Zadarosni

Jeffrey J. Zadarosni, 55, of Holmes Beach, died Oct. 20.

Mr. Zadarosni was born in Yonkers, N.Y., and moved here with wife Silvia in 1992 from Katonah, N.Y.

He was a volunteer for the Audubon Society, Wildlife Inc. of Bradenton Beach and Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch. He was a steamfitter for Local 543 in New York for 23 years. He formerly worked for the City of Holmes Beach. He was past president of the Seaside Gardens Association. He was a nine-year cancer survivor.

Friends are welcome to a service and blessing at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at the Seaside Gardens park area in Holmes Beach between 62nd and 63rd Street. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, 600 U.S. 301 Blvd. W., Suite 136, Bradenton FL 34205; Wildlife Inc., 2207 Avenue B, Bradenton Beach FL 34217; or Anna Maria Island Turtle Watch, 2213 Avenue B, Bradenton Beach FL 34217.

He is survived by wife Silvia; mother Mildred of Dunwoody, Ga.; sister Gail of Norcross, Ga.; brothers Gary of Gainesville, Ga., and William of Doraville, Ga.

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