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Ellen Prisco Obituary
AGE: 77 • Brick
Ellen Prisco, 77, of Brick Township, NJ and Sarasota, FL passed away peacefully on August 9, 2015 surrounded by her family, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Ellen was born in Long Branch, NJ. Soon after, she and her family moved to Lakewood, where she was a graduate of Lakewood High School. This was when she met and married the love of her life Anthony Prisco. Ellen was also a graduate of Kean College of New Jersey. Ellen and Tony were avid world travelers who often brought their grandchildren along on once in a lifetime adventures. Ellen will be remembered by many as their kind and creative Kindergarten teacher from Emma Havens Young and later the Primary Learning Center, where she taught for 28 years before retiring in 2000. In 1993 she was selected as Teacher of the Year and was a participant in the Governors Teacher Recognition Program. She was also a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, a female educators organization. Ellen will also be remembered as a well informed Master Gardener and past President of the Garden Club of Brick, along with being an active member of the Sarasota and Brick Township Art Societies.
She will forever be in the hearts of her family and friends. Predeceasing Ellen is her beloved brother Edward Schiff (Stephanie Gerstein). She is survived by her devoted husband Anthony Prisco, and her two loving children Rory Prisco McCormick (Kevin) of Brick Twp, and Vance Prisco (Jenniffer) of Point Pleasant. Ellen also leaves behind her dear grandchildren Kaitlyn McCormick Thomasey (Joseph), Lauren Prisco, Shawn McCormick, Lindsay Prisco, Anthony Prisco (Brianna) and her dear great grandson Finley Thomasey as well as her sister Gail Shepard.
Family and Friends may visit on Thursday, August 27, 2015 at St. Peter's Church, 406. Forman Ave. Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ from 10-11AM, followed by a funeral service beginning at 11 AM. Burial will follow at St. Catharine's Cemetery, Sea Girt, NJ. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society. (800) 227-2345 x2 or www.cancer.org
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for Ellen Prisco
Joan(Weissberg)O'Connell
August 10, 2021
Still miss Ellen. As I said previously, she was a class act.
Nellene Beaton
September 3, 2015
It was my good fortune and pleasure to teach kindergarten with Ellen at Emma Havens Young School in the early 70s. She was such a dedicated teacher and a good friend. My sincere condolences to her family.
Ray Benedict
August 21, 2015
During my eight years as principal of Emma Havens Young School, I got to know Ellen very well. It didn't take long to see that she was a dedicated professional who cared very much for each of her students. She was always a class act, both in and out of the classroom, and I will always have fond memories of her.
Sonya Naryshkin
August 20, 2015
Dear Anthony, Rory and family, Vance and family, and Gail,
I am so very sorry and so sad for your loss. May God pour his spirit of comfort, peace and stength into each of you, and hold your aching hearts in his loving hands.
I knew Ellen as the family archivist, the guardian of genealogic information about the side of the family that I share with Tony . The last time I saw Ellen was more than a decade ago (!), when I visited Ellen and Tony with my sons. Ellen was so gracious , and we had a tour of her wonderful gardens. Ellen answered my questions about our family history (while the boys enjoyed her pool), and provided me with precious fascinating information and documents that I now can share with my children and future grandchildren. After that, Ellen and I exchanged e-mails and Christmas cards. Ellen's love for her family was so evident in the beautiful photo cards she sent at Christmastime. I recently re-read her last e-mail to me, and am so sad that there will be no others. But, Ellen's legacy will live on in her family, in the many other lives that she touched, and in the dear memories that we all hold of her.
With love and empathy,
Sonya Naryshkin
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John Thomas
August 19, 2015
I have very fond memories of Mrs. Prisco. I was in her very first kindergarten class back in Emma Havens Young School. I admired her greatly. God bless.
Lauren Frit
August 19, 2015
Mrs. Prisco was my kindergarten teacher in 1987-88. I remember her face and her classroom vividly 27 years later. May she rest in peace and her family be comforted during their time of grief.
Mary Lou Morton
August 19, 2015
Our thoughts go to the whole family. We were lucky enough to meet Ellen and Tony through mutual friends who all arrived in Sarasota the same year...around 2005. We feel so fortunate to have known her and she will be missed by us all. Best to Tony and family in this difficult time.
Eileen Hampson
August 18, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved Ellen. I admired her greatly.
Laura Cuviello
August 18, 2015
My thoughts go out to the Prisco family. I had her as a kindergarten teacher 33 years ago. I always had fond memories of her and what a wonderful teacher she was to her students. She will be missed.
Laurie Xiques
August 18, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember her a very classy woman . My thoughts and prayers are with you .
Margie Miller
August 17, 2015
Mrs. Prisco was my kindergarten teacher in 1980 I have wonder memories of her and her class. She made the world a better place. Thoughts and prayers to her loved ones.
Lois & Garry Wood
August 17, 2015
Always a classy lady. She welcomed my children into kindergarten at Emma Havens Young with her beautiful smile. Thank you for being such a kind teacher. We were blessed to have known you.
Cheryl Cohan
August 17, 2015
I worked with Ellen for many years at the Primary Learning Center. She was a wonderful teacher and changed the lives of all she touch. May she rest in peace.
Lori Lynn Crick (Gerhard)
August 17, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of the passimg of Mrs. Prisco. She was my kindergarten teacher 33 years ago and is the reason I am a teacher myself.
Linda Locklear (Losso)
August 17, 2015
Rory and family,
On behalf of the Losso's, prayers for your peace and comfort.
Mary Estelle
August 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Mrs.Prisco was my kindergarten teacher 33 years ago and I think of her often. She was an amazing teacher and such a kind woman.
August 17, 2015
Rory & Family,
Our condolences go out to you and your family in your time of need.
Spirits Unlimited (New Vision)
Anthony LaMoriello
August 17, 2015
Rory, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family in this difficult time.
Anthony-Spirits in Forked River
Bruce & Geri Hamilton
August 17, 2015
Rory & Van,
Geri & I are so sorry for the loss of your Mom. We pray also for the recovery of your Dad.
Barbara and Jerry Snyderman
August 16, 2015
So sad to hear of Ellen's passing..Jerry and I graduated high school together with her and have such fond memories . We offer our deepest condolences to the family...
Patty Oneill
August 16, 2015
Dear Prisco family, Our condolences on your loss. Ellen was a fellow member of the Brick Garden Club. She will be missed as a teacher also. Patty and Owen O'Neill.
August 16, 2015
Dear Prisco family and sister Gail,
So sorry for your loss.Ellen was a class
act. Sorry about Eddie, too.
Joan (Weissberg) O'Connell=Las Vegas
Janet Suriano
August 16, 2015
To the Prisco family, Ellen was a wonderful teacher and terrific person. May she rest in peace. She will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know her. So sorry for your loss. Love the Buell Suriano families!!!
August 16, 2015
Our Deepest Sympathy to Lauren, Lindsay, Anthony & Family May She Rest In Peace. Love, Elaine & Jack Ackerman and Family.
August 16, 2015
We are very sorry for your loss. Mrs. Prisco was a
wonderful teacher. She was so kind and understanding to her students and their parents.
With deepest sympathy,
Karen and Karina
Ruthann and Stan
August 16, 2015
Dear Tony, Rory,Van
Your beautiful wife and your Mom was a dear friend we will always treasure. She made us all better people knowing her.We share your grief and loss
Love
Ruthann and Stan
Joyce Noferi Asay
August 16, 2015
My deepest condolences to Tony, Ellen & Tony's family, and sister, Gail. Ellen was truly a delight to know, a beautiful person, and a first class lady. We will all miss you, Ellen!
Terry Malone-Corino
August 16, 2015
God Bless Ellen in Heaven and I'm sending prayers! Ellen was one of the first teachers I met in Brick Schools (1988) as a new speech therapist. Ellen was friendly and helpful---a wonderful person who cared about her students. My sincere condolences to all.
Florence and Louise McCormick
August 16, 2015
Sincerest, deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all!
Our family gatherings will simply .... never be the same ....
All of our love and prayers .... God Bless.
Love,
Mom Mickie and Lou
Cindy Hunt
August 16, 2015
Rory, thinking of you and your beautiful family. Cherish your memories, her legacy will live on through all of you. Peace be with you and your loved ones.
August 16, 2015
In loving memory of your Mom. We are so glad that we got to know your mother over the years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love, Sue and Bruce
Lorraine and Tony Dentino
August 16, 2015
Dear Rory, Kevin and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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