Ann M. Ariosta, 87, of Lincroft passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Sunrise of Lincroft.  Born and raised in Staten Island, NY;  Ann was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and Wagner College where she studied mathematics.

Professionally, Ann worked as an Actuary for Mars McLennan Agency.  She also worked for IBM and over her career became an Interior Designer and Real Estate Agent. Although she had multiple careers, the role she treasured and was most passionate about was being a loving mother and grandmother.

Ann loved dancing and danced weekly with her friend and instructor Linas Koreiva, until her legs refused to carry her.  She also loved dining out with her friends, hosting dinner parties, cooking, going to the theatre and playing tennis.

Predeceased by her parents, Angelo and Flora Costantino and her brother, Thomas Costantino, Ann is survived by her two daughters, Leanne Lucarelli & her partner Jay Blackwell and Cynthia Ariosta & her husband William Upson, two grandson's, Gregory Thomas Lucarelli and Alex Joseph Lucarelli; one sister, Bernadette Puleo & husband Eugene Puleo, nephews Thomas Costantino & wife Denise Costantino, Vincent Costantino & wife Genine Costantino, and niece Larissa Carroll & husband Tim Holmes.

Visitation will be held from 5pm to 8pm, Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 South Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11am, Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Gabriel's Historic Church, 549 County Road 520, Marlboro, NJ 07746.  Entombment will follow at the parish cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Ann's name may be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration, 2700 Horizon Drive, Suite 120, King of Prussia, PA 19406, donate in her honor https://give.gofundme.com/AnnAriosta