Jan 11, 2026 · Codey died peacefully at his home after a brief illness. He was 79. "Our family has lost a beloved husband, father and grandfather -- and New Jersey lost a remarkable public servant who …

Jan 11, 2026 · State Sen. Richard Codey, a former governor, is shown in his Caldwell office in 2024, just before retiring as the longest-serving lawmaker in New Jersey history.

Jan 11, 2026 · Richard Codey, who served as acting governor of New Jersey and was the state’s longest-serving lawmaker, died Sunday. He was 79.

Jan 11, 2026 · Former Gov. Richard J. Codey, who spent fifty years in the New Jersey Legislature – the longest tenure in New Jersey history – and spent fourteen months as the governor of New Jersey, …

6 days ago · New Jersey’s Richard Codey, who died Sunday, remembered as dedicated public servant Codey, the state’s longest-serving lawmaker, was acting governor in the 2000s while he was Senate …

Jan 11, 2026 · Former Gov. Richard Codey is being remembered this weekend for the longtime lawmaker’s combination of political leadership and human compassion. Codey’s family announced …

Jan 11, 2026 · TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Richard “Dick” Codey, a former acting governor of New Jersey and the longest serving legislator in the state’s history, died Sunday. He was 79. Codey’s wife, Mary …

Jan 12, 2026 · Richard J. Codey, former NJ Governor and Essex County’s longest-serving legislator, dies at 79. Newark mourns a dedicated leader who championed mental health, smoke-free laws, and …

Jan 11, 2026 · New Jersey Governor Richard J. Codey of Essex County - the state's longest-serving state lawmaker - has died.

Jan 11, 2026 · Former Gov. and state Sen. Richard J. Codey, the longest-serving legislator in New Jersey history, who took over the top job when the state was in the midst of a tumultuous scandal, …