CaroleAnn Kartikis Obituary

Name: Memorial Gathering for CaroleAnn Kartikis
Start: 2016-03-10T16:00:00.000Z
Location: St Joseph's Church

CaroleAnn Kartikis

AGE: 74 • Toms River

TOMS RIVER BIDS FAREWELL TO LEGENDARY ROOT BEER STAND OWNER

CaroleAnn Kartikis, renowned longtime owner of restaurant "Stewarts Rootbeer," Toms River, passed away peacefully March 4th, 2016 at the age of 74. Carole was a 1959 graduate of Johnson Regional HS, Clark, NJ before establishing her life in Toms River. Carole was well known & loved by thousands who frequented her legendary drive-in restaurant, which adorned the foot of the bridge leading to Seaside Heights. Carole worked her entire life putting others first & acted as second mom to all who knew & loved her. She spent almost 50 years making summertime memories for locals & vacationers before retiring in 2014. In her spare time she enjoyed watching NFL football, bingo, knitting & traveling with her beloved daughter, Toni.

Carole is survived by her best friend & daughter Toni Kartikis-Barnes & husband Rob. Daughter Tracey. Brother-in-Law Robert Kartikis. Sister-in-Law Helen Kartikis. Brothers: Henry Burns & wife Joyce, Fred Bernstein & wife Amy. Sisters: Alice McKay, Linda Anderson & husband Bob, Steffi-Jo DeCasas & husband Paul & several beloved Nieces and Nephews. Lastly, her "Stewart's family," who brought her decades of commitment, love & friendship.

Family and friends will gather in Carole's honor on Thursday, March 10th 11:00AM @ St Joseph's Church, Toms River.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests making a donation in Carole's honor to The Wounded Warrior Project or Operation Smile.

Funeral arrangements under the direction of "The Family Owned" Carmona-Bolen Home for Funerals, Toms River. Condolences can be sent to carmonabo lenfh.com

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Mar. 9, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for CaroleAnn Kartikis

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11 Entries

Joe Boyle

March 10, 2016

My condolences to the whole Kartikis family. Although it was a short time, I have good memories from when I was working at the stand. My prayers for Tracey and Toni.

Don Jump

March 10, 2016

Toni

I knew your Mom from 1980 and always enjoyed her company and loved to stop at Stewarts to have lunch and say hello. I didn't know she was ill and am sorry I missed the service, as I just saw the notice today. If their is anything I can do for the family please let me know. My sincere condolences

Don Jump

Marianne Andrews (Kartikis)

March 10, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time. I remember Carol's visits to the Kartikis farm in North Brunswick. May her memory be eternal.

sean martin

March 10, 2016

Carole, I first want to thank you for being my friend, as well as confidant, mentor, and second mom. I will forever cherish all the memories of years past; from the parties at 310 Washington Street to the gatherings down at the bay. Throughout all the hours, months and seasons we spent together at 'the stand'. From the years when we mixed our own syrup and the days when foam was the only thing coming out of the taps, all the way through to the days when there wasn't a hint of 'head' on the root beer.
Thanks for all the great times we had together traveling, whether it be the jaunts, always all nighters and often after closing, down to AC or out to Vegas. As well as, when I was younger, the chance to attend a countless number of Eagle games at The Vet. and later the road trips to Dallas to see the Boys battle the Eagles.
Thank you for being so kind and generous. For being there for me each time I lost a parent. Thank you BL for trusting me enough to give me the very best job of my life! I am sorry that in the most recent past few years, although we spoke often, we did not see each other as much as either one of us would have wanted.
To the extended family, Luis and I extend our deepest condolences. CaroleAnn was a very special person to very many of us. She will be sorely missed but forever fondly remembered.

The Stokers

March 10, 2016

Sorry to hear of Carole's passing. Remember all the good times because there were many.

Sue HUDLER

March 9, 2016

Our deepest condolences from the Hudler family. Both of our sons worked for Stewarts for a number of years. We miss seeing the orange stand on the corner.... it just isn't the same... Rest in Peace and may God comfort your family with his loving arms.

John, Sue, John Jr. and Jeff Hudler

Sean Martin

March 9, 2016

Carole, I first want to thank you for being my friend, as well as confidant, mentor and second mom. I will forever cherish all the memories of years past; from the parties at 310 Washington Street to the gatherings down at the bay. Throughout all the hours, months and seasons we spent together at 'the stand'. From the years when we mixed our own syrup and the days when foam was the only thing coming out of the taps. All the way through to the days when there wasn't a hint of 'head' on the rootbeer.
Thanks for all the great times we had together traveling. Whether it was the jaunts, always all nighters and often after closing, down to AC or our trips to Vegas. As well as, when I was younger, the chance to see a countless number of Eagle games at The Vet. Later the roadtrips to Dallas to see the Boys battle the Eagles.
Thank you for being so kind and generous. For being there for me each time I lost a parent. Thank you BL for trusting me enough to give me the very best job of my life! I am sorry that in the most recent past, even though we spoke often, we did not see each other as much as either one of us would have wanted.
To the extended family, Luis and I send our deepest condolences. CaroleAnn was a very special person to very many of us. She will be sorely missed but forever fondly remembered. May she rest in peace.

March 9, 2016

Trudy & Sal Garofalo

March 9, 2016

We've known the family for decades. My daughter went to school with Tracey. Over the years, we brought our kids to Stewart's, and then later, our grandson was employed by Carole. Stewart's was a landmark. We were there on the last day. We were so sorry to see it close, but happy for Carole that she had some time to retire and relax before her end came, so abruptly. She will be missed by thousands! Our sincerest sympathy to the family. May she rest peacefully.

Joe Discenza

March 9, 2016

Kartikis Family, I met Carol way back in 1968, I worked as a car ho[, my first job. Carol, was one of the nicest person's I ever met or worked for. I hope your family remembers the great fun at Stewarts. RIP Carol.

John Garrabrant

March 8, 2016

Carol will be missed. I was so glad Stewarts was around for my son Luke to experience and enjoy. The cast of characters she employed Neil-Babiak-Taco-Correll-Sean will forever share a laugh and smirk when thinking of the summers they spent there. Thinking of you Toni. To you Carol I say one last time, "Right Here".

With Love,

John Garrabrant Jr

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