Anna L. Celenza

November 7, 1929 - July 31, 2015

Anna L. Celenza (nee Venezia), 84, of Shamong, NJ, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015, at Virtua W. Jersey Hospital, Marlton, NJ. Born in Camden, NJ, Anna resided in Pennsauken before moving to Shamong 32 years ago. Anna's favorite place to be was the kitchen. She was an extraordinary chef who enjoyed cooking for her friends and family, and always made sure that no one left the table hungry. She also took pride in her work as an executive secretary at RCA for many years. Anna was the matriarch of the family on top of being a loving wife, mother and grandmother, and she will always be remembered for her strength, warmth, and unconditional love. Mother of the late Albert Celenza, Jr.; she is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Albert Celenza; her loving daughter and son-in-law, Marianne and Richard Post of Medford, NJ; two grandchildren, Dr. Candice Post and Douglas Post; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends may call on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 from 8-9:30AM, at the Mathis Funeral Home, 58 N. Main St., Medford, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10AM, at St. Mary of the Lakes R.C. Church, 40 Jackson Rd., Medford, NJ. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Anna’s memory to the American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; or to the American Stroke Association, 1 Union St., Suite 301, Robbinsville, NJ 08691. View her tribute video here: https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/X3R2NWNJP5MBKH63