Johanne C. Giglio

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Johanne C. Giglio, 78, of Fort Collins Colorado, formally of Wall Twp., NJ. She passed away surrounded by her family on February 4, 2023.

Johanne was born on June 2, 1944 in Jersey City, NJ to John and Veronica Toomer. She moved to Wall Twp. on the Jersey Shore in the early 1950's. Johanne attended Saint Rose Elementary in Belmar, NJ and then Saint Rose High School, where she graduated from in 1962. After graduating high school it was on to Marywood College (Now Marywood

University) in Dunmore, PA. She graduated Marywood in 1966 with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Johanne started her teaching career in the late 1960's in the Howell, NJ school district, where she taught 1st grade until resigning in the mid 1980's. She went on to take a position with the State of NJ, Division of Human Services where she worked until her retirement in 2005.

After retirement, she spent time doing some of her favorite hobbies. She liked to sew, knit, and crochet, which led her to go to alot of wool festivals where she collected vintage yarns and material to make things. Johanne also liked to collect dolls, and stuffed animals, for which she made alot of clothes. She loved to listen to classical music and jazz, was an avid reader, especially of Steven King, and loved crossword puzzles and word searches. Her favorite section of the newspaper was the comics.

In 1968 Johanne met William Giglio through a mutual friend, it was love at first sight. They were married in 1970, at Saint Rose Church in Belmar, NJ and then moved to Lakehurst, NJ. They went on to have four children: Michael, Anthony, William, and Robin. After many years in Lakehurst they moved to Wall, NJ. Johanne eventually moved to Fort Collins, CO to enjoy retirement and to be with grand children.

Johanne was a great mom and person and was loved by many people. She was a social butterfly and could start a conversation with anyone. Many of the students she taught, thought she was one of the best teachers in school. She was one of those people who would give you the shirt of her back, or feed someone before she fed herself. She welcomed anyone, regardless of where they came from, who they were, or what they believed in. She will be truly missed.

Johanne was predeceased by her father John and mother Veronica; husband, William; son, Anthony; grandson, Andrew; father-in-law, William, mother-in-law, Marie; brother-in-law,
Edward, sister-in-law, Mare; and great-nephew, Justin.

Johanne is survived by her sons, Michael and William, and daughter Robin; daughter-in-laws, Elizabeth and Miranda, son-in-law, Rob; grandchildren, Frank, Mason, Traci, and Emma; sister, Faith, and brother-in-law, Michael; nephews, Edward, John, Jim, Eddie, Patrick, and niece, Danielle; great-nieces, Dallas, Dakota, Marissa, Sierra, Jaidda, Natallia, Emily and great-nephew, Ben.

Funeral services to be held at a later date. The family requests those who wish to express sympathy donate to: The Michael J, Fox Foundation For Parkinson Research michaeljfox.org) in Johanne Giglio's name.