She was a cafeteria aid at John E. Riley in South Plainfield. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, who was deeply spiritual, and loved pets.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Alfred Celentano; children, Alfred Celentano, Lisa Celentano, and Nicki Celentano; brother, James J. Doody, Jr., and her parents, James and Jennie Doody.
Survivors include her children, Doreen Snyder (Doug), Allisa Kuberiet (Wayne), Anthony Celentano (Margaret), Kim Lembo (Greg), and Michele Celentano; and grandchildren, Shannon, Kelsie, A.J., Lindsay, Megan, and Matthew.