Michael R. Lella

October 29, 1939 - June 4, 2022

Michael R. Lella, 82, of Freehold, NJ, passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at the Centra State Medical Center in Freehold, NJ. Michael was born on October 29, 1939, to Michael and Angelina Lella in New York City, NY. He proudly served his country by enlisting in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. On December 16, 1973, Michael married Rose Lydia Gonzalez. Michael worked as a Mechanical Technician for the New York City Department of Sanitation, retiring in 2000, after 30 years of service to the department. Michael was raised in Brooklyn, NY. He lived in Morganville, NJ before moving to Freehold 34 years ago. Michael was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rose Lydia Lella in 2013; his father, Michael Lella, and his mother, Angelina DePalma Lella. Michael is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Anthony & Mary Ann Lella of Morganville, NJ; three nephews, Stephen Lella and his wife Alison, Anthony, and Christopher and his wife Shari; and his niece, Lauren M. Lella; great-niece, Gianna Lella; great-nephew, Matthew Lella.