Marie R. Gerardi, age 97, of Berkeley Township passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 23, 2017.
Marie was born in Brooklyn and moved to the Toms River area almost 20 years ago. As a homemaker, her home was always filled with love and laughter. She loved spending time with her family, especially her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she shared a very special bond with.
Marie was predeceased by her parents Gus and Marie LaRocca , her husband Thomas Gerardi and her siblings Thomas and Vincent LaRocca Surviving are her children Thomas Gerardi and his wife Nancy and Frances Quagliato and her husband Robert; grandchildren Janene, Thomas, Charles, Christopher and Candace; great-grandchildren Jenna and Lucas.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2017 from 8AM to 10AM at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11AM at St. Joseph RC Church, 685 Hooper Avenue, Toms River with entombment immediately following at St. Joseph Cemetery, Toms River. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Seabrook Island Habitat for Humanity, 2545 Bohicket Road, Johns ...[more]