Lucille Codella

Lucille Codella of Howell, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at home on September 8, 2026. Formerly of Newark, she was predeceased by her husband, Tommy Campesi; mother, Christina (Oppido) Codella; unnamed baby brother;  father, Anthony Codella: and stepmother, Katherine. She was also predeceased by her sisters, Angela Moran, Emily Macali, Rose Santangelo, Anna Codella, Marion Post, Elizabeth (Lizzie) Giblin, and Dolores (Dee) Waltsak.

Lucille is survived by her brother, Anthony Codella, and his wife, Veronica.

Lucille was a caring and loving person who cared deeply for her family and friends. She was cherished by her many cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She always held a special place in her heart for animals, art, and laughter.

Lucille will forever be remembered for her beloved fur family - Bruno, her fierce German Shepherd; Solo, her favorite rescue beagle mix; Heidi, the Chihuahua she inherited; and Suzy, her beautiful gray cat. She also lovingly fed and cared for the wild animals that visited her home.

Lucille was a passionate woman whose life was guided and strengthened by her deep faith in Jesus. Her faith fueled her compassion, her love for others, and her commitment to caring for the people and animals around her.

Friends and family are invited to attend a visitation for Lucille on Friday, September 18th from 9 to 10:30 AM, with a funeral mass following at St. Rose of Lima Church in East Hanover at 11:15 AM. Interment at Gate of Heaven Cemetery will immediately follow.