Anthony James Prisco

Anthony "Tony" Prisco, age 74, of Toms River, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 8, 2016 at University Hospital in Newark, NJ. He was born in West New York, NJ on October 3, 1941. Tony served in the Navy when he was younger. After an honorable discharge, he began his career as an electrical contractor. He was the owner and founder of Prisco Electric located in West New York, NJ. After retirement, Mr. Prisco loved fishing and enjoyed the warm weather in Florida as often as he could. Tony was blessed to have had six children: Anthony Jr., Nicholas, Christopher, James, Rhapsody, and Remington. Tony is lovingly remembered by his wife of 33 years, Darlene, and only surviving sons, Nicholas and Christopher, as well as his grandchildren, Nicholas Jr. and Saige. He will be missed by many other loving family members and friends. Tony had faith in Jehovah God's promise of a resurrection, and in the words of Revelation 21:4, "And he (Jehovah God) will wipe out every tear from their eyes and death will be no more, neither mourning, nor outcry, nor pain will be anymore. The former things have passed away." Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 4 ...[more]

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7 PM at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. Cremation was private. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the family are welcome and greatly appreciated. A memorial talk will be held at a later date. Please check back later for details.