Ann Charlene Campisi

Ann Charlene Campisi, 91, of Ocean Park, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2026, at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine.

Born Ann Charlene Vickery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Charles and Catherine Vickery. Charlene married Joseph S Campisi in 1956.

Charlene and Joe made their final home in Ocean Park, Maine, a place where Charlene first came to as a teenager. They spent many family summer vacations enjoying Ocean Park. They both became active in this tranquil beachside community where they made many friends.

Charlene was predeceased by her husband, Joseph S. Campisi; her parents, Charles and Catherine Vickery; her sisters, Marsha and Lynn; and Lynn's husband, John Lanzcycki.

She is survived by her children and (spouses), Joseph (Amy), James (Renee), Michael (Julie), and Karen (Larry); nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her sister, Mary Jane Lawler, and her five children and their families; and Lynn's four children and their families.

Charlene was a proud graduate of Cornell University where she and Joe met.
Charlene and Joe were happily married for 52 years. Together they built a life filled with family, friendship, and many moves that took them to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Alexandria and Annandale, Virginia; Huntsville, Alabama; Houston, Texas; Montvale, New Jersey; Simsbury, Connecticut; and ultimately Ocean Park, Maine.

Charlene loved to travel and continued to do so well into her 90th year. She especially enjoyed cruises, ultimately visiting 6 of 7 continents. She shared her travels with Joe, her family, sorority sisters, and friends. Charlene was often consulted for her extensive travel and destination expertise.

A private Celebration of Life will be held in May. Charlene will be cremated and laid to rest at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco, Maine.

The family extends heartfelt thanks to Hospice of Southern Maine, whose compassionate support made it possible for Charlene to remain in her home during the last months of her life and provided comfort to her and her loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the organizations Charlene supported: Hospice of Southern Maine, Ocean Park Association, Disabled American Veterans, and Wounded Warrior Project.