Judi L. (Sherman) Kaeterle, 65, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at St. Luke's Hospital. She was the daughter of Claire (Lavallee) Fonseca of New Bedford and the late Laverne Sherman, a U.S. Air Force SOG.
Judi was born in Augusta, GA and had been a longtime resident of New Bedford. Having been a BRAT, she attended many schools in the U.S. and was very versatile. She was truly gifted as a comedian and was recognized for her talent. While living in Miami, FL she was hired to entertain in many night clubs and even met and talked to Ol' Blue Eyes once. She had worked as a supervisor for the former AT&T.
Her greatest joys in life were her daughter whom she raised and her son Jarod which she was unable to raise who she truly loved and was very proud of and only wanted her son to be raised by her sister.
Judi was a very compassionate person and would help anyone despite her own illness. Her motto was "don't ever start drugs" and her recent "VOTE Trump."
Survivors along with her mother include her daughter: Holly Kaeterle of Fairhaven; her son: Jarod M. Kaeterle of Fairhaven; her sister: Audrey Mello of Fairhaven; 4 grandchildren: Dylan, Caleb, Marissa and Emily; her former husband: Michael Kaeterle of FL; along with many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Steven Sherman.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. at the Kirby Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Wednesday, from 10-11 A.M. prior to the service.
Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford.