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MARILYN (nee Williams) a longtime resident of South Jersey died suddenly at home on February 27, 2010 at the age of 72. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, William, of 32 years. She is survived by her dearly loved daughter Alisyn Stoffel Crisafulli and her husband Anthony (Nino) of Laurel Springs, NJ, her devoted and loving sisters and brothers-in-law: Barbara and James McCourt, and Janet and Joseph Carter, her many loving nieces and nephews: Janet Lynn Finsen, Lisa (Kevin) Hagan, James (Loretta) McCourt, Joseph (Stephanie) Carter, John (Jennifer) Carter, Melissa (Mark) Salmi, by many great-nieces and nephews: Jimmy Welsh and Erica Finsen; Colin, Sean, and Kelly Hagan; James and Jack McCourt; Peyton and Louie Salmi; Graiden and Regan Carter; and Dylan Carter, and many loving and close friends. Marilyn was a 1954 graduate of Frankford High School of Philadelphia, PA and remained active with the Alumni Association. She began her career in the investment industry at Janney Battles, & E.W. Clark in Camden, NJ working as the assistant for the Office Manager, William Kalellis. Twenty-seven years later after a successful career assisting her husband, William Kalellis, Sr. V.P. and Director, and becoming a Stock Broker herself, she retired from Janney Montgomery Scott in Cherry Hill, NJ. Inspired by her husband's philanthropic endeavors, Marilyn was an active participant in community affairs. She devoted numerous hours of volunteering and supporting many groups including: The Variety Club ( benefiting handicapped children), chairing the Ladies Pro/Am Tournament for many years; The Interfaith Care Givers of Haddonfield, a member of the Women's Board of Cooper Hospital and she was the Chairperson for numerous charity events including the Cooper Charity Ball in the early 90's. Marilyn enjoyed skiing and golfing and was a member of the Jersey Skeeters Ski Club for many years and more recently the Tavistock Women's Golf Association. She achieved a much-envied accomplishment with her two holes in one on the Tavistock Golf Course in October and November 1998. Marilyn was an active Church member all her life. She began a lifetime involvement with the St. Phillips United Methodist Church of Phila. Youth Group and has always remained active with their Alumni members. She has been a member of the Haddonfield United Methodist Church since 1991 and had been involved with the tutoring program for the children of the Neighborhood Center and always an avid supporter of the Church, especially the Music Department. Marilyn's Viewing will be held Thursday, March 4th, 9 to 10:45 A.M. followed by a service at 11 A.M. at the Haddonfield United Methodist Church, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ. Interment will follow at Locustwood Cemetery, Marlton Pike, Cherry Hill, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Coriell Institute for Medical Research, 403 Haddon Avenue, Camden, NJ 08103; Cooper Foundation for the Edward D. Viner, M.D. Intensive Care Unit, 3 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103; or the Haddonfield United Methodist Church Friends of Music, 29 Warwick Road, Haddonfield, NJ 08033. Arrangements by

KAIN-MURPHY FUNERAL SERVICES,
HADDONFIELD, NJ.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on Mar. 2, 2010.

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bob rapchick

March 12, 2010

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Robin Kalellis

March 4, 2010

Dear Alisyn,

We all express our sympathy in your time of grieving, and she will be forever remembered. You both have been a great joy to me in my life, and I wish that we weren't so far away from each other so that we could always be there. Rest in peace Aunt Marilyn, I thank you for your love and support.

sandra ruark

March 3, 2010

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Susan Crisafulli

March 3, 2010

Alisyn,

I cannot begin to express the sadness I feel for you at this time. I can only say that your relationship with your mother was truly inspirational to us all.

The times I was in your company, I could feel the love and respect you had for each other. Remembering you as a beautiful bride and daughter must have made her so proud.

Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.

PENNY SCHALCH

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn and Nino:
Words seem so very inadequate for the heartbreak we feel and the pain we know you are experiencing.We loved Marilyn and love you and only wish that our arms could embrace you and we could ease your heavy heart. She was a true friend, a lady and a pillar of the community. Most of all she was a mother who adored the little girl, the woman you became and the friendship she shared with you. You made her heart smile while she made all of our hearts smile. She will live on through you and that is her legacy. May God give you strentgh and hold you in the palms of His hands.Much love always Uncle Chuck and Aunt Penny.

Michael Jubanyik

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you find comfort in the fact that your mother touched so many people during her time here and will surely be fondly remembered and missed. As it has been said before, the true measure of a sucessful life is not in the material goods we collect but the fact that we made a difference in someone's life, that we left the world in a better place than when we arrived. Your mom certainly lead a very sucessful life under that definition! I have many fond memories of your mom! Lisa and I both wish you and your husband our deepest sympathy and our thoughts are with both of you!

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn and Nino:
Words seem so very inadequate for the heartbreak we feel and the pain we know you are experiencing.We loved Marilyn and love you and only wish that our arms could embrace you and we could ease your heavy heart. She was a true friend, a lady and a pillar of the community. Most of all she was a mother who adored the little girl, the woman you became and the friendship she shared with you. You made her heart smile while she made all of our hearts smile. She will live on through you and that is her legacy. May God give you strentgh and hold you in the palms of His hands.Much love always Uncle Chuck and Aunt Penny.

Penny Schalch

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn and Nino:
Words seem so very inadequate for the heartbreak we feel and the pain we know you are experiencing.We loved Marilyn and love you and only wish that our arms could embrace you and we could ease your heavy heart. She was a true friend, a lady and a pillar of the community. Most of all she was a mother who adored the little girl, the woman you became and the friendship she shared with you. You made her heart smile while she made all of our hearts smile. She will live on through you and that is her legacy. May God give you strentgh and hold you in the palms of His hands.Much love always Uncle Chuck and Aunt Penny.

March 2, 2010

Dear Barbara and Janet,
I am very sorry for the loss of your beautiful sister, Marilyn. As Bill's daughter-in-law, I appreciated her gracious spirit during our visits from Michigan, and their visits here. She was always kind and interested in our son, Bill's grandson, Robin, and he loved her very much.

She spoke of you quite often, and I feel sure we met at Bill's 70th birthday surprise party!
I will miss her very much!
Please accept my sympathy and that of both Barry and Robin in your loss.
Sincerely,
Linda Kalellis

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn,
I was so very sorry to hear of your loss.
You know, that I know, exactly what the loss of your mother is like.
I also know you were close to your mother as I was to mine.
Take comfort in your faith and your memories.
I am sorry I will not be able to attend the funeral, but my prayers and thoughts are with you.
Sincerely
Pat Del Camp Thomas

Kim Lucas

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn,

Although I was only in her company a few times, there was always this lasting impression. A true lady. Strong, beautiful and smart. I am very sorry for your loss.

Carole Smith

March 2, 2010

My Dear Friend, Marilyn

Have known Marilyn since she worked for Bill in Camden. We skied together and later played golf together. Fortunately, I visited Marilyn in the summer of last year and we talked about our skiing and golfing experiences and of course the loss of Bill. She was so devoted to him and her beautiful daughter, Alisyn. She was so very proud of her in everyway and was so ecstatic when she found her true love....
Living in Georgia I have missed seeing this lovely lady in Haddonfield Methodist and at Tavistock. She will not be forgotten and now is with Bill.
Carole Smith

March 2, 2010

Dear Alisyn and Nino,

We want to extend our deepest sympathies at this time to you and your family. May the many memories you have of your mom always bring a smile to your face and ease the pain in your heart. May God Bless you during this difficult time.
Our Deepest Sympathies,
Sal and Denise Chiaradonna and Family

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