RoseMarie Chirico, 79 of Toms River, and formerly of Newark, passed away on Thursday April 1, 2021. Born in Newark, she was the daughter of the late Michael Peter and Filomena Anna (Marra) Calabria. RoseMarie came to Toms River from Newark 24 years ago and was cafeteria aide with the City of Newark Board of Education before retiring. Predeceased by her beloved husband, Orlando Michael Chirico, Jr., RoseMarie is survived by her children, Michael Chirico, Joanne Cupo, Peter Chirico and Karen Costa. She also leaves her grandchildren, Victoria, Amanda, Michael, Nicholas, Alexandria, Michelle, Gabrielle, John, Joey, Alyssa and Nicolette and great grandchildren, Dominick and Giovanni. RoseMarie was the dear sister of Michael Calabria and Josephine Insano.

Relatives and friends will be received at the S.W. Brown & Son Funeral Home, 267 Centre St. Nutley on Wednesday April 7 from 3-7 pm.

A Funeral Service will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 10:30 am followed by burial at Holy Cross Cemetery in North Arlington.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation (www.deborahfoundation.org).