Francis George Campesi

Francis G. Campesi, 71, passed away on August 20, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was the second child born on February 22,1948 to Marion and Frank Campesi. Lovingly known as ‘George’, he was raised in New Providence, New Jersey, with his eight brothers and sisters.

George attended Seton Hall University and received his Associate’s Degree. He and went on to work at Cyanamid in Carteret, NJ as head of Quality Control. He then decided to pursue computers. After attending Chubb Institute he went on to be a computer programmer for Chemical Bank and Chase Manhattan Bank in New York City.

He loved football and baseball and was a big fan of the NY Giants and Yankees. If there was a Yankees game happening, George would be watching. George was the proud father of Nicole Scelfo, husband John Scelfo, and Christina King, husband Jim King. Besides his two daughters, he leaves behind his wife of 48 years, Linda Campesi, and five grandchildren: Sarah, Christopher, Andrew, Anna and James and one great-grandchild, Clara. George also leaves behind his siblings: Patrick Campesi, Marilyn Cronk, Joseph Campesi, Donna Campesi (deceased), Michelle Campesi, William Campesi, Theresa Campesi and Michael Campesi.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 10:30am at St. Jude Parish in Budd Lake, New Jersey.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the American Diabetes Association.