A Very Special Sister
Judy Willows — sibling, ally, kindred spirit.
As soon as they got past the bickering in the back seat stage (I honestly can't remember which of them Ross said was the pincher) the Willows kids became staunch allies and forged a loving relationship.
They had a lot in common: passion for music, visual art, and travel; a warmly gregarious spirit, a commitment to having fun, and the confidence and dedication to make careers doing what they loved.
Judy worked with musical events; designing jewelry, and then as co-owner of the prestigious Works Gallery. She was a passionate cook and loved entertaining, leading to becoming a restauranteur, founding her beloved restaurant, MONO. Her most cherished role was being the wife of Francis Greenburger and the mother of their three children, Alexander, Morgan and Noah.
Words for Judy: Exuberant, outgoing, positive, stylish. The Hats!
Through Judy, Ross was invited to work as a photographer, videographer, and universal aide de camp for the residency programs at Art Omi.
Judy founded the Art Omi: Music residency program in 1998. Over many years, both siblings made generous contributions to Art Omi and an indelible mark on the lives of many artists.
Judy and Ross were with each other for many good times — beaches, parties, world travel — and there for the hard times. Ross moved to New York to help care for Judy, Morgan and Noah when she became sick. We also lost her too soon and will never think about one of them without remembering the other.
