Rio Vista resident, Judy Tussy turns 90 on May 14th. She has lived in Rio Vista for 65 years, and is an icon in the community. Through the years Judy has given so much service to Rio Vista. Here is just a few examples of what she has done.
In March 1980 approximately 40 people met at the Rio Vista Fire House to sign incorporation papers for the Citizens for Seniors. Judy is the last surviving founding member.
In March 1982, a committee was formed and Judy served as Chairperson.
She served as the President of the Rio Vista Foundation.
A huge supporter of the Veterans Home Project.
In April 2014 her and Hank received the “Spirit of Excellence Award” for the year 2013, from the Rio Vista Chamber of Commerce.
She has always participated in the Memorial Day and Bass Festival Parades. She can be seen behind the wheel of her golf cart.
Here are a few thoughts from people in the community about Judy.
Happy Birthday to a very classy lady! Wishing you the best on your 90th! Thank you for all you have done for our community over the years!
Stacia Olson
There are so many wonderful words that come to mind when thinking about Judy Tussy. Judy is such kind hearted, generous, well rounded, soft spoken, pillar of our community and truly a beautiful human being. Judy is also an absolutely great and talented artist. She is one magnificent person. We’re honored to be able to know her and to call her our friend. Wishing you a very Happy Birthday!
Walt Stanish & Mark Stokes
Judy is one of the few that have helped Rio Vista, become the wonderful town that it is today. Mark Nicoletti Judy is one of the most kind and giving people that I know. She has given so much to the community of Rio Vista. I am honored to call her my friend. I love you Judy.
Cindy Green
Judy has been on the board of the Rio Vista Foundation for many years. She ran an auction fundraiser for a picnic in the park to help raise $1M to build the new city swimming pool. She also was instrumental in the Women’s Improvement Club project to create the “Welcome to Rio Vista” sign/garden at the traffic island entrance to downtown at the signaljunction of Hwy. 12 and Main St. She has been a very hard worker for the improvement of our town for a long time. Once, her late husband, Hank, was honored as Man of the Year for Rio Vista. Judy was a long-time realtor in Rio Vista, and she helped my wife, Marian, and me purchase our home, here. In 1973 she and Marian were installed as charter members of the local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi.
Bob Bard
My sons will always remember Judy’s period fashion shows, as will I, because she had them model little boy dresses from the late 1800’s (they were like 4 years old and had no say in the matter – lol). She has always been a delightful, gracious, loving friend.
Happy Birthday, Judy!
Cliff & Natalie Crew
Happy Birthday Judy Tussy from all of Rio Vista!
