After 50 Years in New Jersey Politics, Former Gov. Codey Retires to Spend Time with Family
• State Sen. Richard Codey, D-Essex, is retiring after 50 years in the New Jersey Legislature, including a stint as governor
• Photos on office wall show Codey with many famous people like Rodney Dangerfield, Tiger Woods, Barack Obama, and Bill and Hillary Clinton
• Codey's last day in office will be Tuesday
• He was known for his self-deprecating humor and speaking his mind even if it ruffled feathers
• After 5 decades in politics, the 77-year-old says he wants to spend more time with family