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Antoinette Furrevig Obituary
AGE: 67 • Woodbridge
Antoinette "Toni" Zezza Furrevig passed away on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at JFK Medical Center in Edison. She was 67 years old.
She was born on October 13, 1949 in Newark and has been a resident of Woodbridge Township for over 30 years.
Toni was a graduate of Kean University in Union where she earned her teaching certificate in math. Mrs. Furrevig, to her students, was a beloved teacher in the Woodbridge Township School District for 25 years. She retired in December, 2012.
She was predeceased by her father, Dominick Zezza; and a sister, Phyllis Lopapa.
Surviving are her children, Melissa Furrevig of Rahway and Joe Furrevig and his wife, Megan, of Edison; her mother, Rose Zezza, of Whiting; a sister, Fran Neumann, of Coatesville; and a granddaughter, Juliana.
There will be a service celebrating Antoinette's life on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. at the Costello-Greiner Funeral Home (www.costello-greiner.com), 44 Green Street in Woodbridge. Friends and relatives are invited to pay their respects prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org), 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 in Antoinette's memory would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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Janet Czajkowski
January 12, 2017
Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. Toni was a dear friend and a wonderful person. She will be missed by all. My sincerest condolences to her family.
Sue Mack
January 9, 2017
My sincerest sympathy to Toni's family. I taught with Tony for years and have fond memories of her stories and fun personality in the faculty room. My prayers are with her and her family
Sue Mack
Diane Giordano
January 9, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Toni s family. She was my beloved friend. Toni was always full of life, fun and laughter. I will truly miss her.
Lyndell Spies
January 6, 2017
My deepest sympathy. Nice lady with a beautiful family.
Cathy Sias
January 5, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Toni's family. Working with her was always a joy.
Melissa (Ziolkowski) Salerno
January 5, 2017
Mrs. Furrevig was my pre-Algebra teacher in high school. She was tough, but I know it was only because she wanted me/us to succeed. I was saddened to hear of her passing. My condolences to the family.
Sara Chmielewski
January 5, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Toni was a beautiful, kind lady who will surely be missed. RIP
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