Julio John Drudi

December 8, 1937 - May 19, 2018

Julio John Drudi, age 80, of Carneys Point, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Julio was predeceased by his parents, Silvio and Philomena (Conti) Drudi, and his brother, Edward ("Dino") Drudi. He is survived by his sister Edith Drudi-Kirsch (Louis), his nephews, Kenneth and Michael Kirsch, and grand niece and nephew, Kira and Kevin Kirsch. Julio was a graduate of Re-Hi, class of '55', and of Oberlin College, class of '61' with a major in music. He taught piano at the Philadelphia Settlement School of music and locally for many years. At the age of 13, Julio won a music scholarship to the Granoff Music School in Philadelphia. The contest was sponsored by radio station WPEN. While in college, he spent a year studying at the University in Salzburg, Austria, as an exchange student. After college, he served his country in the US Army. He was employed by Lockheed Martin as an inspector after retiring from his music career. Visitation for Julio will be held on Saturday May 26, 2018 at the Ashcraft Funeral Home, 47 State Street, Penns Grove, New Jersey, from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 1:00 pm at Saint Gabriel the Archangel, 369 Georgetown Road, Carneys Point, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Saint Jude Children's Hospital, Julio's favorite charity. www.ashcraftfuneralhomes.com