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Susan Marsh Obituary

Marsh, Susan M. (nee LaBianca, Sloane)
62, died Saturday in Scottsdale, AZ following a short but courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born December 31, 1946 in Teaneck, NJ to the late James M. and Lucille Sloane and lived for over 30 years in Paramus. A 1965 graduate of Paramus High School, Mrs. Marsh moved from NJ to Fountain Hills, Arizona in 1995. Susan spent 15 years with the Housing Authority of Bergen County as a Building Manager for senior citizen complexes, primarily in Lyndhurst and East Rutherford. Most recently she worked with children at the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale, AZ. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who brought great joy to everyone who knew her. While her life was cut short, she had a tremendous impact on the many people she touched and those that did are grateful for every moment. Though she will be missed by her loved ones beyond words, we can take great comfort in knowing that the time we spent with her provided memories that last forever. Susan is survived by her husband, Frank Marsh, her son Chris LaBianca and his wife Laura, her son John LaBianca and his wife Phyliss, her son James LaBianca and his fiancé Rehana, four Grandchildren, Jack, Max, Kylie and Gianna, two sisters, Kathleen Staunton and her husband Joseph and Linda St. Thomas and her husband Bruce, and one brother, Thomas Sloane and his wife Joane. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James M. Sloane. Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday from Vander Plaat Memorial Home, S113 Farview Avenue, Paramus and 10:00 a.m. Funeral Mass at R.C. Church of the Annunciation, Paramus. Entombment George Washington Memorial Park, Paramus. Visiting hours Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. For further information www.vanderplaat.com

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Mar. 5, 2009.

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Kenneth Krause

March 26, 2021

Susan was a loving person. Prayers to the family.

Toni Peragine Rau

April 1, 2009

To Susan's sons,

I met all of you at Donny's wake and funeral last year. I cannot believe that she is gone. I was so impressed at what fine sons she had raised and I could see the closeness between all of you.

I met your mom in 1959 at Stony Lane School. She was such a sweet and caring girl. She was so pretty and very popular. She was always in fashion. I remember her coming in to school one day with a new pair of shoes and I begged my parents to get me the same pair.

I'm glad I had the opportunity to see her last year. We exchanged email addresses with good intentions of keeping in touch. But you know how that goes - life got in the way. I wish you all my deepest sympathy.

Jim Stanic

March 14, 2009

James, Deeply sorry to hear about your mothers recent passing. My family, and I want to send our condolences.

Jim Stanic & Family

Cathi Fiala

March 6, 2009

Dear Frank and family,

Cary called yesterday with the dreadful news of Susan. I'm terribly shaken up! I've been thinking hard about you and Susan this past month and was trying to figure out a way to get in touch again. I feel angry that Fate has delivered such a cruel blow to all of you and I feel angry with myself for not trying harder to find you. At least I could have told her I loved her and how much joy and laughter she brought into my life. And, just how often I think about you both.

Susan was quite a gal and she was always "UP", no matter the circumstances. She always made me laugh, and laugh hard. She was so loving with everyone and cared like nobody else could care.

She touched many lives here in AZ, with that tremendous accent and her hearty laugh, and knowing that she's gone has made me very, very sad.

Please call me in Florence, when you get back, Frank. My number is in the directory.

Please know that I am thinking about all of you. This will leave a big void in all of our lives.

With love and great sympathy,

steve morello

March 6, 2009

i was very saddened to learn of susans passing and i am happy of the times when we saw each other but her suffering is over, but she will be missed

Gail Carpenter, Bickett

March 6, 2009

I met Susan at Sony Lane School when we moved to Paramus in l956. I remember Susan as being very pretty, very popular, and very nice.

Carole Olsen

March 5, 2009

Susan- We shared a childhood together & with that I am truley blessed. Your spirit of cheerfulness wiil live on-you have touched many peoples lives & will be miss dearly. My sympathy to my dearest friend Linda, Kathy & Tom & her husband-may you be comforted during this devestating time

Cory Demko

March 4, 2009

My memories of Sue will always be the fondest, especially her sunny smile and infectious laugh. She will be smiling and free of pain when she joins Uncle Jimmy, Aunt Lu, and James Michael in heaven. My condolences to her sons and all my Sloane cousins and their families. Cory Demko

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