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Elizabeth Covello Obituary
Hollywood, Florida, formerly of
East Brunswick and Monroe
Elizabeth A. (nee Conte) Covello of Hollywood, Florida, and formerly of East Brunswick and Monroe, NJ, after living a fulfilling life, joyfully entered God's Kingdom starting her eternal life following a brief illness on June 8, 2015. Born in Newark, NJ, Elizabeth is predeceased by her parents, Maria and John Conte, her brother and sister in-law Anthony and Hazel Conte, her sister and brother in-law, Mary (Conte) and Ralph Yaccarino of sister in-law Mildred Covello, sister in-law and brother in law Joseph and Frances Covello; sister in-law and brother in-law Catherine (Covello) and Amadeo (Pete) Pitrelli, and her very beloved son, Gerald R. Covello, Jr. of East Brunswick and Princeton, NJ.
She is survived by her devoted husband and true life partner of 67 years of marriage, Gerald R. Covello, Sr. of Hollywood, FL, her loving children, Alice and Tom Wright of Hollywood, FL, John Covello and Paula Sollami Covello of Lawrenceville, NJ. She is also survived by the joys of her life - her 5 grandchildren: Stephanie and Christina Covello of Washington, D.C.; Nicholas Covello of Skillman, NJ; Alexandra and Elizabeth (Eliza) Covello of Lawrenceville, NJ. Elizabeth is also left behind a great number of loving nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews, cousins, extended family and friends. Elizabeth was a dedicated and skilled wife, mother and homemaker for many years who was also active in the East Brunswick Women's Club. She also enjoyed a successful second phase in life as an award winning cosmetic salesperson for Clinique in New Jersey and Florida. A woman of amazing faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, she was a very active member of her Church, First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale.
Visitation at the Leonardis Memorial Home, 210 Ridgedale Avenue, Florham Park, NJ, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm, with a life tribute service being held that night at 8:30pm at the funeral home. Funeral on Wednesday, June 17, 2015 assembling at the funeral home at 10am followed by a service at the funeral home at 11am. Interment will follow immediately at the Gates of Heaven Chapel Mausoleum, 225 Ridgedale Avenue, East Hanover, New Jersey. To write a condolence, visit www.LeonardisMemorialHome.com.
Elizabeth's family requests in lieu of flowers that donations can be made to the following charities: The Covello Foundation, 132 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 (http://covello.squarespace.com) or Samaritan's Purse (www.samaritanspurse.com).
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Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth Covello
Sharon Ferguson
June 4, 2025
Oh how I miss you mrs covello your memories lives on forever you were such a amazing beautiful angel your love still shining brighter, and brighter your memories will always be with us.
June 20, 2015
My hearfelt sympathy Paula and Family.
May God's loving arms wrap themselves around you all
during this difficult time.
Debra Massimo
Linda Covello
June 17, 2015
Aunt Betty...Rest in peace you will be missed.....love and prayers to everyone....love you always xoxo
June 16, 2015
John,
We are very sorry for your loss and wish you and your family all the best.
-Emmett, Karen and Kevin Schroth
June 15, 2015
I am sorry for your loss. God will open his hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. Psalm 145:16
Laurie Kayne
June 15, 2015
So very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Covello was a wonderful woman who I always enjoyed spending time with. You all are in my prayers.
June 15, 2015
My sincere condolence to the Covello family for the loss of your beloved one. May the God of all comfort and peace strengthen you during this difficult time.
G. Freeman
June 14, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Cathy Conte
June 12, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Joe and Judy Petrucelli
June 11, 2015
You will always live in our hearts and prayers.
Sharon Ferguson
June 10, 2015
Rip Mrs Covello heaven gain another angel always in my heart love you endlessly.
Sharon Ferguson
June 10, 2015
Rip forever in our hearts love always.
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