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Ralph Karp Obituary
RALPH A. KARP SR.
AGE: 85 MANAHAWKIN
Ralph A. Karp Sr., 85, of Manahawkin passed away on Thursday, April 23 at Southern Ocean County Hospital, Stafford.
He was originally from San Francisco, CA. After his discharge from the Navy in 1946, he settled in Philadelphia, PA where he married and lived until moving to a summer home in Mnahawkin in 1972.
He was a World War II veteran. He worked for Campbell Soup Co. in Camden and retired after 25 years. He was also a prominent member of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Brant Beach where he sang in the choir, played Santa Claus for the children's mass along with his wife, who played Mrs. Claus at Christmas, and he drove for the Meals on Wheels program there for many years after his retirement. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Surivving are his wife of 62 years, Dorothy; his sisters, Clarice Keane and Sr. Alberta Marie SND, his brother, Robert Karp, all of San Francisco, his daughters, Kris Width of Manahawkin and Judy and (son-in-law) Dan Smith of Manahawkin, his son, Raph Jr. and (daughter-in-law) Monica Karp of Manahawkin, his eight grandchildren, Michele (and Pat) Shaffery, Jenny Width, Lara (and Juan) Cordoba, Sarah Width, Erin (and Mike) Thoma, Casey Smith, Corey Karp and Nick Karp, and also five great-grandchildren, Joseph Width, Michael Width, Nathan Cordoba, Braeden Shaffery and Colin Thoma.
A church service was held April 28 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Brant Beach. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Manahawkin. Arrangements were by the Maxwell Funeral Home, Manhawkin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ralph's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Greater New Jersey Chapter, 400 Morris Ave., Suite 251, Denville, NJ 07834.
To send condolences, visit www.maxwellfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Karp
Christine Kebler Payton
May 4, 2009
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Chris Kebler Payton
April 28, 2009
To our dearest Aunt Dot, Krissy,Judy,Dan,Ralph,Monie and Uncle Ralph's wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren,
We love you and will miss Uncle Ralph's bellowing voice beckoning...Dorothy! His love and beautiful smile will live on in all of you and we will smile when we remember the great times when Uncle Fred and Uncle Ralph blessed us with their talents!! Love, Veronica, Mike, Kirsten and Will
Fred Lewis
April 27, 2009
I am Frederick O. Lewis III, Uncle Ralph’s nephew. I will always remember Uncle Ralph as being the life of the party and having so much zest for life. He was fun, gregarious, outgoing, and used to love to sing, and I can still hear his deep baritone voice bellowing throughout Grandmom’s house. His excitement was contagious. When you were around Uncle Ralph he also made you excited, happy, and in the party mood.
One of the reasons I’ll never forget Uncle Ralph is that I know he lives through Aunt Dot, Chrissy, Judy and Ralph, because they are just like their father and loving husband.
At my home I have a little San Francisco memento that reminded me of Uncle Ralph. I remember whenever Uncle Ralph talked about San Francisco his eyes lit up and he really enjoyed talking about the city where he grew up. This little memento says. “I left my heart in San Francisco”. In the case of Uncle Ralph, he left his heart with all of us that he touched.
Michele Guerriero
April 25, 2009
Judy,
My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family...
Jim Kurpinsky
April 25, 2009
While attending Memorial Services for another Karp family member on 4-24, my cousin Geri Karp-Garcia, daughter of Ralph's brother Robert Karp, I sadly learned of uncle Ralph's passing from his sister, Sister Alberta Marie Karp. Let me express my concolences to the entire Ralph Karp family. Most of us have never met but we still share a kinship which binds us together. My thoughts & prayers are with you. My mother was the late Beatrice Karp Kurpinsky. My dad, also named Jim, sends his prayers & thoughts.
Jon Kurpinsky
April 25, 2009
My prayers and thoughts are being shared for Uncle Ralph and Aunt Dot and the entire family. Know that I am with you in spirit and sadness in his passing. He is now reunited with Grandma and Grandpa, his sisters Agatha, Gertrude, Bernadettte and my mom Beatrice. May you all find peace in this hard time.
April 25, 2009
Dear Judy, Dan & Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad, Our prayers are with you.
Ray & Aggie Fix
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