Esther B. Grieco, 91, of OCEAN GROVE, died Friday April 1, 2011, at the Manor-by-the-Sea, Ocean Grove. She had worked as a registered nurse for Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune for more than twenty five years until retiring in 1965. Mrs. Grieco also served as the school nurse for the Oakhurst Country Day School. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Oakhurst, its United Methodist Women and Ruth Circle. She was formerly the treasurer of the auxiliary to the Methodist Homes of New Jersey. She was a member of the Senior Friendship Club of Ocean Township. She was a 1941 graduate of the Ann May School of Nursing at Fitkin Hospital, Neptune. Born in Gloversville, NY, she had lived in Oakhurst most of her life, then in Asbury Park and Interlaken before moving to Ocean Grove in 1991. She was predeceased by her first husband Arthur H. Johnson in 1949 and by her second husband, Hugh S. Grieco in 1999. Surviving are her son, A. Bruce Johnson of Asbury Park. A Memorial Service will be held at the First United Methodist Church, Monmouth Road, Oakhurst at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a contribution to the First United Methodist Church, Oakhurst would be appreciated.