Josephine Elizabeth Toto

March 6, 1937 - January 6, 2021

Josephine Elizabeth Toto, 83 of Toms River, New Jersey passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Bayshore Community Hospital in Holmdel, New Jersey. Born Saturday, March 6, 1937 in Brooklyn, New York. She was one of two children born to Anthony Chirico and Elizabeth O'neil. Josephine grew up in Brooklyn, New York where she would graduate from Erasmus High School in Brooklyn. She would soon after meet the love of her life Joseph Toto who she was married to for 60 years. They would go on to have two children, daughter Jacqueline and son James. After raising their children in Brooklyn, they retired to Toms River, New Jersey. Josephine was an accounting clerk for many years, before retiring. Josephine was an avid shopper, especially loved to go to Walmart. She enjoyed crocheting, and art. Taking trips to Atlantic City was her favorite thing to do. Josephine loved to listen to music, and dance. She enjoyed taking trips to the beach, one of her favorite places. Josephine leaves behind her beloved parrot "Baby" who she cared for very deeply. She had a love like no other for her children, grandchildren and family. Josephine will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Josephine was predeceased by her husband Joseph Toto and parents, Anthony Chirico and Elizabeth O'neil. Josephine is survived by her loving son, James Toto, his wife Toni Ann, cherished daughter, Jackie Gilligan and her husband Tom, grandchildren John Gilligan, Rebecca Gilligan, Joseph Toto, Tiana Guariglia and Michael Guariglia. Her brother Francis Chirico, niece Patricia and nephew Steven Chirico. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday January 16th, 2021 at St Clements Roman Catholic Church, located at 172 Freneau Ave, Matawan, NJ 07747 In lieu of flowers, family asks any donations to be made to, North Shore Animal League 25 Davis Ave. Port Washington, NY 11050. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.HegartyScaliaFuneralHome.com