Phyllis Jaroszewski passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024 at her home in the Iselin section of Woodbridge Township. She was 84 years old.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on June 2, 1940 to the late Nicolena and Pasquale Bucci, she has resided in Iselin for the past 58 years.

She was employed as an insurance specialist with Prudential Insurance Company in Clark for 45 years before her retirement in 2002.

Mrs. Jaroszewski belonged to the Woodbridge Senior Billiards Club, where she served as treasurer; and had served as Woodbridge Township Democratic Committeewoman.

Phyllis enjoyed gardening, playing mahjong and spending time with her family. She was a true force of nature and, like Elvis, did it her way.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, William R. Jaroszewski, in 1987; and sister, Dolores Kosierowski.

Surviving are her children, William R. Jaroszewski and his wife, Laura, of Iselin and Robert W. Jaroszewski and his wife, Nancy Ehrlich, of Ocean; brothers, Daniel Bucci and his wife, Debbie, of Carlsbad, CA and Anthony Bucci and his wife, Donna, of Temecula, CA; and brother in law, Stanley Kosierowski, of Edison.

Funeral services will take place on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:45 a.m. from Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, 44 Green Street, Woodbridge. A funeral liturgy will follow at 10:30 a.m. at Saint James Catholic Church, Woodbridge. Interment will be in Saint Gertrude Cemetery, Colonia. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to Saint Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org) in Mrs. Jaroszewski's memory would be greatly appreciated by her family.