Concetta "Connie" Toscano Obituary (1928 - 2022)

Concetta "Connie" Toscano, 94, of Toms River, formerly of Bloomfield and Caldwell passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Relatives and friends may visit with the family at Paul Ippolito-Dancy Memorial, 9 Smull Ave., Caldwell, on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass will be held at St. Philomena's Church, Livingston, on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at 10 a.m., immediately followed by the interment at Immaculate Conception Cemetery, Montclair. Born in Newark, Mrs. Toscano lived in Bloomfield and Caldwell for many years before moving permanently to her summer home in Toms River. She was employed with the Essex County Court System for 43 years before retiring as supervisor of the Jury Commission. An avid crocheter, Mrs. Toscano enjoyed playing cards, bingo and trips to Atlantic City, but most important was her family, who were her greatest pride and joy in life. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Megaro-Cundari Welfare Association in Newark. The beloved wife of the late Victor P. Toscano, she was the loving mother of Victoria Reilly, MariAnn (Cathy Engler) Costella, and the late Donna vonNessi; dear sister of Jennie Facchino and the late Nicholas Facchino; cherished grandmother of Jennifer (Mark) Larsen, Thomas (Kathi) Reilly, Anthony (Peggy) Costella, Michael (Erika) Costella, and Marissa (Patrick) vonNessi, and dear great-grandmother of Raymond, Jack, and Emma Larsen, Thomas, Salvatore and Cameron Reilly, and Chase Costella. She is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.