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Marion Pilgrim Obituary

PILGRIM, MARION, 91 - of Atlantic City, departed this life on Thursday, September 25, 2008, in the ARMC-Mainland Campus, Galloway. Born in Hendersonville, NC, Mr. Pilgrim had been a resident of this city for many years. Prior to his retirement, he had been employed as a cook at The Auditorium in Atlantic City. He was a faithful member of Second Baptist Church, also in Atlantic City. Predeceased by his wife, Jessie, in 1991, he leaves to cherish fond memories: his niece and caretaker, Sandra Pilgrim Vance, of Philadelphia, PA; his great niece, Kia Vance, also of Philadelphia; and other loving relatives and friends. Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 30, 2008, at Second Baptist Church, 110 Rev. Dr. I. S. Cole Plaza, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10 a.m. Interment will be in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. Arrangements entrusted to Greenidge Funeral Homes.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City on Sep. 27, 2008.

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