Roy W. Coddington
Bound Brook, NJ
Roy W. Coddington, 70, of Bridgewater, NJ, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at St. Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Born in Irvington, NJ, he resided in Union, NJ before moving to Bridgewater 40+ years ago with the love of his life, Judy.
Roy was a graduate of Irvington High school. After high school he joined the US Armed forces being honorably discharged in 1974. After the Armed Forces, Roy became a devoted Union Fire Fighter, retiring the department after 27 years. During his career, Roy saved countless lives and was acknowledged for his bravery in delivering and saving a new born child.
Roy enjoyed boating, his annual skeet shooting trip with "the guys", family reunions, and honestly anything that would make his wife happy. There was not a person who met him that didn't love him. He could make anyone laugh with his classic one-liners, "that's a fact Jack" but most importantly, he loved his family. You would find him at every sports event cheering his grandsons on. He will be missed tremendously by all who knew and loved him.
He is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Raymond and Ruth Coddington; his sister, Ruthann Coddington; and his brother, Ronnie Coddington.
Surviving are his beloved wife of 50 years, Judy Zinckgraf Coddington; his dear son, Roy and wife Colleen Coddington of Lawrenceville; two loving daughters, Kelly Coddington of Phoenix, AZ, and Kari and husband Rob Sokolowski of Manalapan, NJ; three wonderful brothers, Raymond and wife Candy of Tyringham, Mass., Russell and wife Vivian of Brick, NJ, Randy and wife Bonnie of Hillsborough, NJ and six cherished grandchildren, Alex, Kailee, Brody, Quinn, Jake, and Drew along with many adored nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Viewing will be held Monday, February 3, 2020 from 4-8 pm and Tuesday from 9:30am-10:30am with a 10:30 prayer service at the Branchburg Funeral Home 910 US Highway 202 South, Branchburg, NJ 08876.
Burial will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park in Toms River, NJ.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.