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Larry Karasic Obituary
Ocean - Dr. Larry Karasic (Harold Lawrence Karasic) passed away on December 22, 2017 in Long Branch, NJ at Monmouth Medical Center. He was 83 years old and surrounded by his loving family.
He was born November 19, 1934 in his beloved Asbury Park, NJ to Rebecca and Reuben Karasic, and had five siblings - Esther, Bernard, Sam, Maurice, and Jerry.
He married Honey Deitelbaum in Philadelphia, PA on June 24, 1961 and they celebrated their 56th anniversary this year.
He attended Ursinus College from 1952 to 1956 and attended medical school at Hahnemann University from 1956 to 1960. He remained at Hahnemann for a residency program in anesthesia. He served in the US Navy in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba as a Lieutenant and was the base anesthesiologist from 1963 to 1965.
He served as an anesthesiologist at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, NJ for over 40 years. Upon retirement, he became a volunteer there mentoring future medical students in the Monmouth Scholars program as Director, Introduction to Hospital Care.
Larry's medical accomplishments also include stints as Chief of Anesthesia at Monmouth Medical Center, President of NJ State Society of Anesthesiologists, and President of Hahnemann Medical School Alumni Association.
An active contributor to Jewish causes, Larry served as President of Jewish Federation of Monmouth County and President of Jewish Community Center of Monmouth County, where he spearheaded fundraising for the completion of its pool and fitness center. He currently served on the board of The Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal, NJ.
He lived with his family in Ocean Township, NJ.
He loved to play racquetball, read, listen to rock music, and learn about other cultures.
Larry is survived by his beloved wife, Honey Karasic, his children, Robert Karasic and spouse Angela Karasic, Shara Karasic, Leslie Karasic and spouse Josh Rodriguez, Neal Karasic and spouse Michelle Stern, and his beloved grandchildren Zachary Karasic, Emily Karasic, Gabriel Pernell, Ellis Karasic and Jordan and Colten Pena.
There is a funeral service for Larry on December 24th at 11:00 AM at Congregation Torat El in Oakhurst, NJ. Burial to follow in Agudath Achim Cemetery, Neptune. Donations in his memory to the Axelrod Performing Arts Center would be appreciated.
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Judith Berg
March 2, 2018
We were away when Larry died. We are so very sorry to hear this sad news. Please accept our sincere expression of sympathy. He was a very special person who were honored to know. With love, Judy and Bruce
Robin Cofer
December 29, 2017
My sincere condolences . Dr K. Was a wonderful ; kind person; also a great doctor to work with. He will be missed
Dick & Rosanne English
December 27, 2017
Dear Honey, our heartfelt sympathy to you & your family on Larry's passing. He was a wonderful man. It was always a pleasure to meet him and talk with him. Dick enjoyed seeing him and talk about the old days and growing up in Asbury Park.
May your beautiful memories of him comfort you at
this sad time. With love and deepest sympathy,
Rosanne & Dick English
Robyn Ziebert
December 25, 2017
Such a lovely man ... We were so fortunate to know him, to be a part of his family. Sending love and warm thoughts to everyone. Robyn and Betty (Karasic)
December 25, 2017
Condolences. May the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob comfort you during your time of grief (Exodus 3:6, 6:3).
Ramona Cross
December 24, 2017
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers out to the entire Karasic family and my Monmouth Medical Center family as well.
Ramona Cross
December 24, 2017
Sending my deepest condolences and prayers out to the entire Karasic family.
Georgia Bernstein
December 24, 2017
Larry!!! Miss you so much! Love to the entire Karasic family at this sad time. Love, Georgia and family
Rabbi Cy Stanway
December 24, 2017
A wonderful man, truly. The Temple Beth Miriam community mourns his loss as do his many friends in the Jewish and secular communities. May his memory be a blessing.
Brian Charnick
December 24, 2017
Our sincere condolences to your family. It was an honor to have known Larry as a friend and racquetball player.
Joanna and Brian Charnick
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