{"id":52111,"date":"2025-11-25T21:21:13","date_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:21:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/52111\/"},"modified":"2025-11-25T21:21:13","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T21:21:13","slug":"justice-judith-mcmahon-feted-at-a-retirement-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/52111\/","title":{"rendered":"Justice Judith McMahon feted at a retirement party"},"content":{"rendered":"

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 After decades of service, New York State Supreme Court Justice Judith N. McMahon is hanging up her robe. <\/p>\n

A retirement party with 200 well wishers was held at Casa Belvedere, the Italian Cultural Center on Grymes Hill.<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"The New York State Court Officers who presented the colors. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)Staten Island Advance\"Judy\"Well wishers gather at Casa Belvedere for Justice Judith McMahon’s Retirement Party. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)\"Judy\"Supreme Court Justice Orlando (Lindy) Marrazzo Jr., who helped organize the retirement party, and Justice Judith N. McMahon. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)Judy<\/p>\n

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\"Judy\"Senator Andew Lanza and Justice Judith McMahon. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)Judy\"Judy\"From left, District Attorney Michael McMahon, Justice Judith McMahon, Borough President Vito Fossella and Mary Pat Fossella. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)Judy\"Judy\"Former Senator Diane Savino and attorney, Chris Caputo. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)Judy\"Judy\"From the left, Lillian Lagazzo, Judith N. McMahon and retired Deputy Borough President Ed Burke. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)Judy\"Judy\"From the left, Jay Duskin and Chris Caputo (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)Staten Island Advance\"Judy\"From left, Ken Mitchell, District Attor Michael McMahon, Eileen Martine, Justice Judith N. McMahon, Rev. Michael Martine and Supreme Court Justice Lisa Grey. (Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)Judy<\/p>\n

Rev. Michael Martine, pastor of Holy Rosary R.C. Church, offered an invocation: \u201cWe gather this evening with gratitude . . . Bless this time together \u2014 our conversations, our laughter, and our memories. We are grateful for the years this judge has dedicated to fairness, compassion, and the careful pursuit of truth. May the decisions made, the lives impacted, and the integrity shown be lasting testaments to a life\u2019s work well done.”<\/p>\n

District Attorney Michael McMahon, the husband of Justice McMahon, said:<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so proud to be the husband of Justice Judy McMahon who has had such a distinguished career. Thank you to all for coming out tonight. It\u2019s my honor to see Supreme Court justices here tonight including Federal Court Judge Eric N. Vitaliano and William Mastro,\u201d he said. \u201cStaten Island\u2019s elite are here. And so many from the Detective\u2019s Endowment Association watching outside. Thank you. We all wish you a a happy and healthy retirement.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"District Attorney Michael McMahon addresses the crowd. (Courtesy\/Office of the District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)\"Judy\"George Silver, retired Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts, speaks. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)<\/p>\n

Adam Silvera, deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts: \u201cI was hoping this day would never come. Judy, you served across two counties. On behalf of the court system, we appreciate you for your public service. No one will be able to do the work that you do. Judy, thank you for all that you\u2019ve done for the court and the bar. You go down in history as one of the most effective justices in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"Adam Silvera, Deputy Chief Administrative Judge for the New York City Courts, addresses the crowd. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)<\/p>\n

George Silver, retired deputy chief administrative judge for the New York City Courts: \u201cThis evening is bittersweet. Judge Judy has had such an impact on our community. How do you summarize a trailblazing chief? She first became a pharmacist because she loves science. She made the decision to become a lawyer and was the first woman Supreme Court justice in Richmond County. She really listens to the attorneys. She will continue. She\u2019s stepping away from the bench, but not the law. I salute you. You are doing the right thing. You have blazed trails ad lifted this institution and inspired generations of young lawyers. Your legacy isn\u2019t leaving the court, it\u2019s imprinted in it. On behalf of all of us, thank you for your service, integrity and example.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"William Mastro, retired associate judge of the Appellate Division, Second Department, speaks. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)Judy<\/p>\n

William Mastro, retired associate judge of the Appellate Division: \u201cJudge Judy has been an extraordinary judge. We go back a few years. I met her 40 years ago. She has done incredibly wonderful things in her career. One of the most wonderful things that happened on Staten Island was when she became administrative judge of Richmond County and she was one of the most inspirational in the state.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"Raymond Rodriguez, administrative judge of Richmond County, speaks. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)<\/p>\n

Raymond Rodriguez, administrative judge of Richmond County: \u201cJudge Judy\u2019s retirement is a great loss for Richmond County. When I became administrative judge, I had a great ally and friend in Judy. She helped me. She gave me her wisdom. They took her from me in Manhattan. She did an exceptional job. It\u2019s a loss for the judges and for the community. I will still call you all the time to seek your advice. You have helped me so much. We are going to miss you and Staten Island will miss you. I will miss your integrity. Your career has been incredible.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"Federal Court Judge Eric N. Vitaliano speaks about Justice McMahon. (Courtesy\/Office of the Richmond County District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)<\/p>\n

Federal Court Judge Eric N. Vitaliano: \u201cThank you for allowing me to be part of your life. This is a special night being at your retirement dinner. This is a very special event. I met Mike first and then Judy entered the picture. We became friends. In her legal position she never lost sight of her role as a mom. And on the bench she helped me. She was my first court attorney. I had the benefit of seeing two of the best lawyers at the same time. Her understanding of the judicial system made it the finest in the state. Helen and I wish you a long, happy and healthy retirement. She is everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"Justice McMahon’s Principal Law Clerk, Judy Moresco Waggoner speaks. (Courtesy\/Office of the District Attorney)(Courtesy\/Office of Richmond County District Attorney)<\/p>\n

Judy Maresco Waggoner, Justice McMahon\u2019s principal law clerk: \u201cYou are doing the work you were designed to do. The powers that be put her in a man\u2019s world to administer justice. You are fair, smart, and laser focused to the task at hand. I look forward to your next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Judy\"Richmond County District Attorney Michael McMahon honors his wife, NYS Supreme Court Justice Judith N. McMahon with flowers. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)Judy\"Judy\"Michael McMahon listens as his wife, Judith N. McMahon speaks. (Courtesy\/Office of\u00a0 Richmond County District Attorney)Judy<\/p>\n

Justice McMahon would then address the crowd:<\/p>\n

\u201cThank you all so much for being here. It\u2019s an honor to be here before each and every one of you. It takes a core group of people to make this evening so special. Thank you to Judy Maresco and Justice Marrazzo and to Mike McMahon. I started as a trial lawyer. I interviewed with Judge Leone, my mentor. He called me a \u2018Pollyanna.\u2019 It was a great learning experience. He was taken away way too soon. His wife and family are here. Eric is a dear friend, but his wife is a dearer friend. Eric Vitaliano is brilliant and his legal mind is second to none.\u201d<\/p>\n

Justice McMahon went on to acknowledge her staff, law clerks and referenced Judy Moresco who\u2019s she\u2019s known for 30 years. \u201cI\u2019ve grown to love Judy. You have a special place in my heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

She referenced Judge Rodriguez, Brian Rice, a security specialist and lawyers who \u201care part of the most loyal profession, a focus that we have no matter what you stand for. They do it with integrity and honesty.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cFriends are blessings. And I have been very blessed that you are all here. Thank you for being here. And thank you to the McMahon family. I cherish each and every one of you.\u201d<\/p>\n

She would credit her children and her husband, Michael McMahon, \u201cYour patience and love have been with me 1,000 percent. \u201dI\u2019m grateful for our lives together. I would not be here if not for Michael McMahon. God bless each and every one of you.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 After decades of service, New York State Supreme Court Justice Judith N. McMahon is…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":52112,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[39],"tags":[9,24,63,134,136,135],"class_list":["post-52111","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-staten-island","tag-new-york","tag-new-york-city","tag-nyc","tag-staten-island","tag-staten-island-headlines","tag-staten-island-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52111","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52111"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52111\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/52112"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52111"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52111"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52111"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}