Mrs. Velella worked on the township’s Election Board, was a communicant of St. Raphael’s Church, and was a member of the AARP Livingtones.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Velella Sr., and her son John Velella Jr. Mrs. Velella is survived by her children, Tamra Cotugno and Ronald Velella; as well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Sunday, October 8, at Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held on Monday, October 9 at St. Raphael’s Church, with interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Montclair.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.