Judith Ann Celli, caring person, proud veteran
Judith Ann Celli, 80, of Millsboro, passed away peacefully at home Friday, July 21, 2023, with her life partner by her side. She was born June 24, 1943, in Norristown, Pa., daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Primavera) Celli.
Judith was a 1962 graduate of Plymouth White Marsh High School in Norristown. A proud veteran, Judith had a brief career in finance, before answering the call to serve her country in the U.S. Army. Judith served honorably, and after she had completed her service, she returned to a career in finance, working for the Department of Defense until her retirement. During that time Judith met her life partner, Lisa, and after 21 years together, they were able to marry July 5, 2013.
Judith’s time in the Army taught her military discipline that she applied to everything she did. Judith had a passion for classic cars and loved her little red ’98 Chevy S10 SS, in which she enjoyed just going for a sightseeing ride to enjoy nature, local farm animals and especially, cruising her neighborhood to say hello to everyone. Being mechanically inclined, Judith was determined to give it her best shot to fix things that were broken. She was a natural problem-solver who always wanted to help those in need. Judith had a green thumb and could nurse any wilting plant or flower back to health, even caring for any plants and flowers that weren’t her own and adopting many plants as well. Judith believed that every living thing had value, and if she could help something thrive that most people would discard, it brought her joy. She had a soft spot for animals less fortunate and always thought the Canada geese got a bad rap! Judith and Lisa enjoyed traveling whenever they could, and some of her favorite memories were of the Caribbean cruises that they took together.
Judith was a woman of high standards and expected the best of herself, and encouraged the people she cared about to be the best that they could be. She was a very considerate and respectful person who enjoyed small talk and laughter with anyone. Judith always took time out of her day through words and actions to let the people she cared about know how important they were. She was selfless, always putting the care, concern, and welfare of her loved ones before her own. If you were lucky to be Judith’s friend, you were a friend for life.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronald. She is survived by her wife and partner of 31 years, Lisa L. Tusick; her nephew, Ron and his wife Judy of Malvern, Pa.; her fur babies Molly, Murphy and Martin; her cat, Cooper; and many pond fish.
Services will be private.
Final care has been entrusted to Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Atkins-Lodge Chapel, Lewes.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation in Judith’s memory to Home of the Brave Foundation, 6632 Sharps Road, Milford, DE, 19963, homeofthebravefdn.org.
Visit Judith’s Life Memorial webpage and sign her virtual guestbook at parsellfuneralhomes.com.
