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ZITA CODICHINI INNELLA Port Jervis, N.Y. Zita Codichini Innella of Port Jervis died May 1, 2004, at Mercy Community, Port Jervis, surrounded by her family and loved ones. For many years she was a seamstress at Andmore Sportswear in Port Jervis. She was born in Port Jervis June 28, 1921, the daughter of Ercole and Rose Grappella Codichini. She was married to Sam Innella who predeceased her. Mrs. Innella was a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Port Jervis, and of the Mount Carmel Society, Port Jervis. Her children said, "she was the best of mothers and grandmothers and had a beautiful soul. She was a wonderful cook and made the best meatballs in town. Every holiday was an occasion to gather at her house and feast. She treasured life and made the most of any misfortunes that befell her. She treasured each of her grandchildren and had a special place in her heart for her granddaughter Michelle Innella who died an untimely death from cystic fibrosis. She is survived by her son, Michael Innella and his wife, Charlene, and her daughter, Janis Osborne, and her husband Peter, all of Port Jervis. Also by her grandchildren Thomas McCann and his wife, Gina; Michael McCann and his wife, Melissa; Megan Scott and her companion David Earl; Richard Dutton and his wife, Margaret; Sherrill Rumsey and her husband, George; Kyle Innella and his wife, Cindy, and Michael Dutton. And by her great grandchildren: Cassie, Ryan, Nicole, Joshua, Cody, Natasha, Brad, Brittany, Bobby; Kyle, Ryan, Colin, Jamie and Nick. She is also survived by a brother, Joseph Codichini and his wife, Ruth, of Kennett Square, Pa. and her best friend, Helen Connelly, of Port Jervis and several nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her sister, Anita McCoy, and her brother, Gino Codichini. Friends and neighbors may call at the Knight-Auchmoody Funeral Home, 154 E. Main St., Port Jervis May 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral services are May 4, at 10:15 a.m. at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's R.C. Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Port Jervis. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 60 E. 42nd St., Suite 1563, New York, NY 10165. For information, directions or to send a condolence note to the family visit knight-auchmoody.com