Marie Karrer

Karrer, Marie (Riccardi), 69, of Galloway NJ, passed away October 30, 2023 with her family by her side after a long battle with cancer. Loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Marie was born to Anthony & Charlotte Riccardi on September 9, 1954 in Somers Point, NJ and raised in EHT, where she attended school. In 1973 she married the love of her life, Richard Karrer, Jr. In the 80’s, Marie worked for Cumberland Farms in Pomona and was part owner of Sweet Tooth in Mays Landing. Marie also volunteered for the Red Cross and as an EMT in Galloway. Marie’s most rewarding job was being a mom to her 4 children and a loving wife to Rick, she loved all of them unconditionally. Marie showed her love through cooking and hosting gatherings to family & friends. She had a big heart! Everyone who knew Marie knew you’d never go hungry. Marie also loved watching the Phillies play.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Charlotte; daughter-in-law, Katy Charles; and nephew, Baby Morris. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Rick; children, Lisa (Sean) McGonigal, Christy (Pat) O’Brien, Ricky (Katy) and Adam; 9 grandchildren, Jorge, Camron, Austin, Shyanna, Masialyn, Zyier, CJ, Hunter and Brianna; Special son-in-law, Dan Thomas; sisters, Margie & Toni; nephew, Jimmy; and nieces, Tanya & Megan; as well as several great-nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be 11AM to 1PM on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Parsels Funeral Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will take place at 1PM. Graveside service will follow at Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. For online condolences, please visit www.parselsfh.com.