Concetta "Jetta" Cioci

Concetta Cioci (Jetta), age 78, died on November 9, 2024 at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, surrounded by her loving family. Jetta was born in Newark, NJ to Jerry and Esther Cioci on August 14, 1946. Along with her brother Gerald and sister Carole, Jetta enjoyed a happy childhood surrounded by a loving family and many friends. 

Jetta attended St. Michael’s Grammar & High School and graduated from Barringer High School. She went on to attend Rutgers University in Newark and majored in Education. She received her master’s degree from Seton Hall and became a Guidance Counselor at First Avenue School where she taught for 39 years. During her many years in and out of teaching she guided many children and young adults. While retired, she mentored student teachers from Montclair State University. 

Jetta was an avid reader and a super fan of her beloved Yankees and Giants. She loved game shows and berating the contestants out loud for missing answers. She obsessed over HGTV and Real Housewives and loved discussing them with her “nieces” Jennifer, Alexis, and Danielle. 

Jetta also enjoyed traveling with her many friends and family. One of those trips was to Atlantic City with her sister Carole and anyone else who wanted to spend a day or two at the slots! Jetta spent many fun days in Las Vegas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Arizona, Italy, and London. She also enjoyed many road trips with her cousins Patty and Chris. Any mention of a trip and Jetta was in. 

She was known for her quiet personality, endless caring, acts of kindness, and her deep faith.

Jetta is survived by her brother Gerald Cioci (Susan), her nephew Gerald Cioci Jr. (Jill), and Jimmy Cioci, and his children Michael and Gianna Cioci. She is also survived by her niece Caren Carney (Shaun) and kids Ryan, Emma, and Ryleigh Carney; her niece Robyn Delgado, and kids Sebastian, Isabella and Carole, as well as her dear cousin Patty DiFlumeri Roth.

A special thank you to Dr. Seth Cohen and his wonderful staff at Vantage Point.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 4pm to 8pm at the Damiano Funeral Home, 191 Franklin Avenue, Long Branch. Funeral Thursday, 9:30 am at the funeral with a Mass held at 10:30 am at St. Michael’s Church, Long Branch.  In memory of Jetta, please make a donation to  St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105 Wed address http://www.stjude.org/. The family invites you to leave a letter of condolences by selecting the Tribute/Guestbook link above.

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