Anthony J. “Tinny” Costa 86 of Toms River passed away Thursday July 21, 2011 at Community Medical Center. Born in Jersey City he resided there until moving to Toms River in 1990. He worked for The Jersey City Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor for many years. Anthony was predeceased by his daughter Diane Russo, 1 sister and 8 brothers. Surviving are his wife of 20 years Bernadette Costa (Fanizzi) of Toms River; daughter Anita Costa of Ramsey, NJ; grandchildren Christian Russo, Andrew Russo and Dillon Minnaker; brother John Costa of FL; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and Beloved dog “Butch”. Visitation will be Sunday July 24th, 2011 from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at The Quinn Hopping Funeral Home 26 Mule Road Toms River, NJ 08755. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday July 25th, 2011 at St. Maximilian Kolbe R.C. Church at 10:30am. Entombment will follow at Ocean County Memorial Park, Toms River.
