Jane Ann Tosco

Jane Ann Tosco, age 93, of Union Township, NJ passed away on November 6th, 2019. She was born in Manville, NJ on September 24th in 1926 to parents Yolando (Elena) and Thomas Scannicchio of Manville, NJ. She attended Bound Brook High School and later went onto graduate from the Drake Business School in June 1943. Afterward, she attended Rider University where she graduated at age 19 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Education on August 1946.
In June 1954, Jane married John C. Tosco Sr. and settled in Somerville where they resided for 34 years. In December 1955, Son John C. Tosco Jr. was born and later son Thomas Tosco in May 1957.
With a passion for academia and education, Jane’s many years of teaching included: St. Peters High School – New Brunswick, Robert Morris School – So. Bound Brook, Manville High School and Alexander Batcho School. In 1987, Jane formerly retired from teaching where she received accolades from Governor Thomas Kean, State Senator’s Frank Lautenberg and Bill Bradley for her years of dedication and service in the profession.
In 1988, both Jane and John Tosco Sr. relocated to Hampton, NJ where they built a new home in the country setting. John Sr., later passed away in January 1990 but Jane resided there until October of this year.
Jane is survived by one son Thomas Tosco of Flemington, daughter-in-law Barbara Tosco of Hampton, three grandchildren: John Tosco III and wife Brittany Tosco of Hampton, Stephen Tosco of Charlotte, NC, and Rebecca Tosco of Flemington, NJ. This in addition to one great grandchild, Syrena Tosco of Hampton. Her siblings include sister Emma Hessenthaler of Bridgewater, NJ, and brother Thomas Scannicchio of Tyler, Texas. Husband John C. Tosco, Sr. predeceased Jane in Jan. 1990, and Son John C. Tosco, Jr. passed on Easter Sunday, 2019.
Jane was an intelligent, strong, and independent woman who was still incredibly sharp throughout her final years. Still after retirement, she enjoyed reading and stayed up to date on current events and politics. She continued to garden, do her own yardwork, and even babysat, her great grandchild, Syrena until June of this year. Most importantly, she taught us the value of the family bond, and although she will be missed deeply, her spirit and love for the family will always live on.
Visiting hours will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 13th between the hours of 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Cusick Funeral Home, 80 Mountain Ave, Somerville, NJ. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Thursday, Nov. 14th at 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Church, 315 Old Allerton Road, Annandale, NJ and later burial at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Union Ave, (US Rte. 28), Somerville, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jane’s Honor to the Sharing Network on behalf of the Jessica Tosco Fund by visiting https://www.njsharingnetwork.org