Jean Cihak

Jean Cihak (nee Ward), 95, of Toms River, NJ, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021. Born in New York City, one of four siblings, took up the gauntlet when her father passed when she was only 12.  She completed her education and was a graduate of the City College of New York with a Bachelors Degree in Education.
She was one of the first woman advertising salespersons for the New York Times.  She was assigned to the theatre district and had occasion to meet many of the stars of yesteryear. 
After meeting her husband, Victor, in New York they moved to North Arlington New Jersey for a short time where their son James was born.
They then made their home in Colonia NJ for 40 plus years where she was active in her church and politics.  She took up teaching, long term substituting in the Woodbridge Township school system, as well as Saint John Vianney School after their son was in school.  She moved on to the Woodbridge Township Library System on a full-time basis as a librarian, where she worked until retirement.
A move to Silver Ridge Westerly with her husband Victor was their last residence.  Jean was active in her church, Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church, Toms River.  Where she volunteered in the Social Concerns Ministries.  She also wrote for the Silver Ridge Community paper.
Jean was predeceased by her husband, Victor Cihak.  She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law James and Pam Cihak of Mt. Laurel, NJ and two grandchildren James Cihak, Jr. and Griffin Cihak. 
A Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, January 26, 2021 10:00am at St. Joseph RC Church, Toms River.  Private family Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River.
Timothy E. Ryan Home for Funerals, 145 St. Catherine Blvd., Toms River, is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Joseph's Food Pantry.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.ryanfuneralhome.com.