Joseph Edward Toscano

Joseph E. Toscano, 50, of Little Silver, passed away peacefully on July 26, after fighting a courageous battle with multiple myeloma and end-stage liver disease. Joe was born on April 29, 1972, in Jersey City, where he lived and graduated from Hudson Catholic Regional High School with the Class of 1990. He then went on to graduate from Jersey City University with a degree in English. Joe was deeply devoted to his family and was a loving father and friend. He also loved Star Wars, superheroes, Disney, card games, Legos, and Transformers — particularly those he custom-created. Joe was an avid fan of the Rangers, Giants, Mets, and Yankees (as long as they weren't playing the Mets). Joe enjoyed music, most notably The Who and Queensryche, and loved his 1980s culture and upbringing, including his classic blue Mustang. With an array of interests, Joe also loved pasta and enjoyed recreating his grandmother's tomato sauce recipe, which he took to his grave. Joseph was quick-witted, funny, and made endless references to television and movie quotes and catchphrases. He also enjoyed an occasional Gibson martini, tasking each bartender, “Straight up, as cold as you can make it, extra onions.” Joe’s love for English continued after college. With an entrepreneurial spirit, Joe was self-employed and sold educational books. He was a true bookman with a love for literature and the English language. Joseph was preceded to heaven by his father, Rudy Toscano; his mother, Janice Toscano; and his brother, Vincent Toscano. He is survived by his beloved wife, Amanda (Griffiths) Toscano; daughter, Daisy Toscano; father-in-law, David Griffiths, and mother-in-law, Jackie Griffiths. Visitation will be at Bongarzone Funeral Home, 2400 Shafto Road, Tinton Falls on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 1:00-3:00 pm and 6:00-8:00 pm. A funeral and burial service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at Embury United Methodist Church, Little Silver, NJ 07739. Please meet at the church on Saturday. In addition to flowers, we have established a fund to benefit the future educational needs of Joe's daughter, Daisy. All donations can be made to Daisy Toscano and mailed to 36 Borden Place, Little Silver, NJ 07739.

Joseph Edward Toscano

April 29, 1972 - July 26, 2022