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Joan Klein Obituary
AGE: 79 • Berkeley Twp.
Joan Marie Klein, 79, of Berkeley Twp., passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at Community Medical Center in Toms River. Joan was born in Newark and lived in Belleville before moving to Berkeley Twp. eighteen years ago. Joan spent many years in Sales at Rainbow Textiles in Kearny before retiring in 1993. She was a parishioner of St. Maxmilian Kolbe R.C. Church. She was a librarian assistant, a member of the Women's Club and Bocce Club all of Holiday City West.
Survived by her loving husband of fifty nine years Bill; three sons William and his wife Peggy of Bowling Green, KY, Robert and his wife Suzanne of Iselin, NJ, Louis of Ocean, NJ; her daughter Susan Henry and her husband Thomas of Barnegat, NJ; eleven grandchildren Michael, Kelly, Brian, Raechel, Jessica, Tara, Nicole, Thomas, Jason, Matthew, Amanda; two great grandchildren Tyler and Zoey.
Memorial Service Saturday November 12th from 1-3pm at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst. In lieu of flowers donations in her memory can be made to Van Dyke Hospice, 1433 Hooper Ave., Toms River, N.J. 08753.
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John Burlazzi
April 9, 2025
Mrs Klein was a wonderful and darling wife and mother and special women. I did not have the chance to know her too well but I know she was loved and brought a beautiful family into this world. I was fortunate to have shared memories with her precious daughter Susan Olivia Klein.
Tammy
October 17, 2011
Sue, so sorry to here of the passing of your mom. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dolores Ferriero
October 16, 2011
R.I.P. (Grandma) Joan . . . my thoughts, prayers and blessings are with her family, friends, and my children (Mike & Kelly) during this difficult time. Although I am no longer part of her family, she was a part of my life for many years; and will always have a special place in my heart. Sharing in their loss with love and heartfelt sympathy.
Karen White
October 14, 2011
My deepest sympathies to Mrs. Joan Marie Klien's loving family and friends. I will pray for you all during this time of mourning as her soul will rejoice in Heaven with our Lord.
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