Giuseppina Bongarzone

July 2, 1938 - December 6, 2020

Giuseppina (Josephine) Bongarzone, 82, of Long Branch, passed away on Sunday December 6, 2020 at her home. She was born in Chiaravalle Centrale, Italy and came to the United States in 1957. She settled in Long Branch with her loving husband where she lived happily for over 60 years. Josephine worked as a manicurist for the family business, Tony’s House of Beauty in West End for over 25 years until her retirement. She was caring, kind and welcomed anyone who came into her home with open arms. She always insisted on feeding her guests a delicious homemade meal, especially those who attempted to tell her they weren’t hungry. She was a proud mother of 4, and an even prouder grandmother of 12, who she loved and spoiled eagerly. She is predeceased by her son Carlo Bongarzone, granddaughter Daniela Bongarzone, her parents Francesco and Rosarina Cunsolo, her sisters Maria and Lina, brothers Nicola and Giovanni, brother-in-law Salvatore (Leli) Puliese and sister-in-law Teresa (Sisina) Cunsolo. Surviving is her husband of 63 years Tony Bongarzone, a daughter Denise Kessler (James), three sons, Anthony J. Bongarzone (Grace), Frank Bongarzone and Dr. Marco Bongarzone, her grandchildren; Regina, Colleen, Anthony Jr. (Megan), Rachael Bongarzone, Carli and Taylor Bongarzone, Lauren and JT Kessler, Marco, Lucas, Renee and Ryan Bongarzone, her sisters Cenza Perilli (Pepe), Chiara Scozzafava (Tonino) and Teresa Pugliese who she had a special bond with. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. Due to covid-19 restrictions all services will be held privately, Interment will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery, West Long Branch. Donations in her memory to the Visiting Nurse Association of Central Jersey, 23 Main Street, Suite D1, Holmdel NJ 07733 or www.vnahg.org/giving would be appreciated. For online condolences please visit her memorial website @ www.bongarzonefuneralhome.com.