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Holly King Obituary
AGE: 41 •
formerly of Pt. Pleasant
Holly Ann King passed away on November 14, 2012 after a long hard fight with liver disease.
She is survived by her siblings, Arline Van Gessel of San Rafael, CA, Niles (Rusty) Gordon and Robin Gordon Barriale, both of Point Pleasant, NJ. Although she had been living in the San Francisco Bay Area for the second half of her 41 years, she was always a Jersey Girl at heart.
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Memories and Condolences
for Holly King
john tribolet
December 28, 2022
I sit in solace, and remember,
On this somber day in December,
The day my soulmate, entered this earth,
Who changed my life, and gave it it's worth.
A star who shone bright, for all her days,
Who touched my life, in so many ways.
She gave me unconditional love,
But alas it now, comes from above.
Not a mean word, said of another,
Animals loved, as if she's their mother.
Carried herself, with kindness and grace,
With smiles upon, her beautiful face.
She and I've been through heaven and hell,
The best of days, and the worst as well.
Together we always, found a way,
To make the best, of every day.
Of memories made, I'll never forget,
There's only one, I'll ever regret.
Leaving each other, was the big mistake,
My soul, it has never, stopped to ache.
Though she has passed, she lives in my heart,
Though she's not here, we're never apart.
I'll love you dear Holly, until I die,
Then Moon and Star, will light the night sky.
December 1, 2012
I love this Farewell Song, a traditional and very old Irish/Scottish farewell ballad. Fitting for saying goodbye to my little sister.......
Of all the comrades that ere I had, they're sorry for my going away,
And of all the sweethearts that ere I had , they wish me one more day to stay,
But since it falls unto my lot that I should rise while you should not,
I will gently rise and I'll softly call, "Goodnight and joy be with you all!"
Kathi Colwell
November 21, 2012
Rest in peace Holly, although we haven't seen each other since school I will always remember her as such a beautiful girl and how nice she always was. My prayers go out to her brother Rusty and all of her family and loved ones.
Abby Gilliar
November 20, 2012
I will never forget you, growing up together and all our memories make me smile, God had bigger and better plans for you girl. Be at peace !!!
Abby Gilliar (Wolf)
David Schwarz
November 19, 2012
My deepest Condolences to Arline and her family on this profound loss. I know that no sisters loved each other more. With my family's deepest sorrow.
David Schwarz
Holly shopping in London with her CA niece and nephew. We had a great trip, wish I could turn back the hands of time.
Arline (Big Sister in CA) Van Gessel
November 18, 2012
Thank you for everyone's kind words written here. Holly was an amazingly strong woman and fought her illness very hard. She was truly a woman warrior these past few years, but unfortunately, God had other plans for her. She is in heaven now with her beloved 14 year old dog, Cougar, who died just three weeks before her.
Decker Family
November 18, 2012
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
iris & tom decker
November 18, 2012
my son-in law Rusty may you always hold in your heart all the fond memories of your little sister Holly.. my prayers are with you. RIP Holly
Samantha Rogers
November 18, 2012
Beautiful girl that left us far too soon. My memories of you are full of laughter and big smiles. May your kindred spirit live on through the lives of my uncle and cousins that loved you very very much. Whenever I hear them laugh it will be a constant reminder of your free spirit. We will all miss you very much. May you rest with the angels above. xoxo Aunt Holly xoxo
Haley Gordon
November 18, 2012
We will miss talking to you on the phone, Aunt Holly! Watch over us as you rest peacefully in heaven! Love, Haley, Katie, Jake & Tyler xo xo xo xo
To Daddy, Aunt Arline & Aunt Robin
We love you, and are so sorry for the loss of Aunt Holly.
Anita Clark
November 18, 2012
Holly Ann God and His angels called you away today. I know you are in a better place now but you were taking from us too soon... we were good friends throughout high school and then became more than friends we became family when your brother married my sister. . Please watch over all of us RIP Beautiful...
Barbara Judge
November 18, 2012
Rest in Peace. My prayers to the Family and Friends! You will be truly missed
Debi Courtney
November 17, 2012
May you RIP Holly our childhood memories were amazing growing up in the same neighborhood you were my favorite person to get into trouble with. Sending much love and prayers to your family.
darcey borden
November 17, 2012
Rest in peace holly...your were a beautiful girl who left an impact on the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of meeting you
Nancy Barbutti
November 17, 2012
Your beautiful free spirit will always shine in all our hearts!!! You will be missed by all who ever met and loved you!!
Sherry Laezza-Scerbo
November 17, 2012
May you rest in peace Holly!!!
Susan Fowler Oliverio
November 17, 2012
Holly will be missed dearly and her family and friends will be in my prayers and thoughts.
Chrissy Kessler
November 17, 2012
I feel fortunate to have known you. Your kind spirit and radiant smile will be missed.
Donny Judge
November 17, 2012
May you rest in peace Holly... The World won't be the same w/ out you! The Judge Family
Nicole Youmans-Nikola
November 16, 2012
Holly Ann I love you I am so sorry we did not keep in touch more fly with the angles now u are at peace I am in ca is there plans for her furnurel xoxo love to roybn Russ man and Arlene thanks for having me in 1988 god bless
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