Anne Jurgielewicz Bean, age 69, of Colts Neck, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at CentraState Medical Center, in Freehold, NJ.
She was born in Port Jefferson, NY and raised in Moriches on Long Island. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Adelphi University and held a variety of fulfilling positions over the years taking care of others. She particularly relished her time at De La Salle Hall in Lincroft, NJ, where she championed a gift drive for Christian Brothers Academy students to help brighten the Christmas season for residents.
Anne’s determination, selflessness, and generosity were evident both throughout her career as a nurse, as well as in the many volunteer activities she participated in over the years. When her children were young, she enjoyed serving as a Girl Scout troop leader and religious education teacher at The Parish of St. Mary in Colts Neck, NJ. She was also passionate about supporting people with disabilities.
Anne loved spending time at the beach, curling up with a good book, and playing tennis. She had a great talent and love for gardening and took great pride in watching her yard come alive each spring. Together with her husband, Anne built a warm and welcoming home and enjoyed hosting friends and family for social gatherings, including each summer’s annual “Bean Bash”. She was a true people person, relished spirited debates, and was a genuine friend to many.
A devoted mother, Anne was extremely proud of her children’s many accomplishments, none of which would have been possible without her support and guidance. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed watching them learn and grow. She was proud of her Polish heritage and cherished family traditions, including taking an annual Christmas morning photograph of her children on the stairs in her home.
Anne is survived by her husband, Thomas Bean, Sr. and her children and grandchildren: Thomas Bean, Jr. and his wife Allison Weiser of Hopewell, NJ and their children Abigail, Emily, and Charlotte Bean; Stephanie (Bean) Allen and her husband William Allen of New York, NY and their children William and Matthew Allen; Andrew Bean and his wife Kris Bean of Titusville, NJ and their daughter Esméralda (Esmé); and Matthew Bean and his wife Amanda Bean of Brooklyn, NY. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Stefne (Kurkoski) Jurgielewicz.
Family and friends are invited to pay their respects to Anne and visit with her family on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10 AM at The Parish of St. Mary, 1 Phalanx Road, Colts Neck, NJ. A Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00 AM. Entombment will be at Holmdel Cemetery Mausoleum, 900 Holmdel Road, Holmdel, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, Anne’s family kindly asks that any charitable donations in her memory be made to Family Resource Associates (https://www.frainc.org/) or the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (https://t2t.org/).
To leave messages of condolence or to share a favorite memory of Anne, please visit her tribute page at www.HolmdelFuneralHome.com.