Josephine Anna (Joann) Tedesco

Josephine (Joann) Anna Tedesco, age 72, passed away on January 24, 2019, in Wall, NJ. Joann is survived by her son James W. Tedesco, of Howell, her daughter-in-law, Jennifer Tedesco, of Howell and her three grandchildren, Anthony, Joseph and Sara Tedesco, of Howell, her brother Anthony and sister-in-law, Arlene Lucante, of Brick, her brother Joseph and sister-in- law, Sondralee Lucante and their daugther Jenelle and husband Matt, of Cortland, Ohio, her brother Vincent and sister-in-law, Susan Lucante and their son Vincent Junior and daughter Natalie, of Howell. She is preceded in death by her father, Anthony Lucante, of Newark, her mother, Natalie Lucante of Newark and her brother, Gerard (Jerry) Lucante of Newark. Josephine, "Joann", was born on July 9, 1946 in Newark, NJ, to parents Anthony and Natalie Lucante. She graduated from East Side High School in Newark, NJ. She worked at Caldor in Marlboro, NJ for over 10 years and then accepted a position as a paraprofessional for the Freehold Regional High School District at Marlboro High School, where she was adored and respected by many teachers and students. She retired after 13 dedicated years. Joann was a caring mother and devoted grandmother. She married James in 1970 and the couple had one son together. Joann had a loving and giving spirit and would do anything for her family. Visitation begins at 2:30pm for a celebration of life ceremony at Abundant Life Church of God, 632 Colts Neck Road (Route 537) in Freehold, NJ on February 12, 2019. The memorial service will begin at 3:30 pm.