Josephine Schneider

She was predeceased by her parents Alphonso and Virginia Senese, her sister and brother-in-law Joan and Jack Ferrick, her brother Peter Senese and Godson/nephew John Alan Ferrick. She is survived by her husband Thomas (“Tom”) Schneider and her sister-in-law Barbara Senese.

Jo graduated from St. Brendan’s High School in Brooklyn, NY, where she served as Class President. She began her career at Bankers Trust Company, where she met the love of her life, Tom. They were married on February 23, 1957, and settled in River Vale, NJ, where they built a life together for the following 68 years.

They became the loving parents of three children: Thomas Peter and Maria, Marianne Fanelli and son-in-law Salvatore, and Martin and wife Diane. Over the years, Jo remained deeply involved in her community, particularly at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Old Tappan, NJ, as well as in scouting and her children’s schools.

At St. Pius X, Jo served faithfully as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, religious education teacher, and, alongside Tom, as a co-leader of the RENEW program. While raising her family, she continued her education at Dominican College in Blauvelt, NY.

In 1972, Jo joined CURSILLO, eventually becoming Lay Director of the Archdiocese of the Newark movement. She remained part of a group reunion for over 50 years, a testament to her deep spiritual commitment and the strength of her relationships.

Family meant everything to Jo. She and Tom considered their grandchildren the most incredible blessings: Kristin, Virginia, Kayla and husband Jordan, Johnny, Zachary, Dylan, Alexandra, Thomas James, Grace Anne (who predeceased her), and Luke. She was also a devoted Aunt and Great Aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Jo made the world a better place. Her passing leaves a deep void in the lives of all who knew and loved her. She will be remembered always for her faith, warmth, strength, and love.

We warmly invite family and friends to join in remembering the life of Jo for a funeral mass on Friday, June 6th, 2025 from 10:00 am – 11:00am at St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church in Old Tappan, NJ. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church.