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Suzanne Metzger Obituary
AGE: 65 • Manahawkin
Suzanne Metzger, 65, of Manahawkin, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Thursday, July 4, 2013. Suzanne was predeceased by her husband, Ferdinand Metzger; father, Howard Carlson and brother, Stephen Carlson. She is survived by her two sons and their spouses, Scott and Jennifer Metzger of Rutherford, and Paul and Amanda Metzger of Manahawkin; along with her four grandchildren, Cate, Carlson, Anna and Grady. She is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth Thees and husband Tom of Rumson, and brother, Jeffrey Carlson and wife Nancy of Seaside Park. Lastly, Suzanne is survived by her mother, Virginia Carlson of Beachwood and many nieces and nephews.
Suzanne was born in Severna Park, MD. She graduated in 1969 from Radford University in Virginia and later earned her Masters Degree from Georgian Court University. She was a French teacher and reading specialist in the Southern Regional School District for 36 years. She retired in 2004. She enjoyed a full life, loving the beach, travelling, reading and most importantly spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home, 10 Hillard Drive, Manahawkin, NJ from 4pm to 7pm on Monday, July 8. A Memorial Service will be offered at Holy Innocents' Episcopal Church, 410 S. Atlantic Avenue at Marine Street, Beach Haven, NJ on July 9 at 10:00 am. Donations may be made to VNAHG Hospice, 176 Riverside Avenue, Red Bank, NJ 07701.
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Cheryl Temple
July 1, 2019
kindness and grace.
cheryl temple
July 20, 2013
My sympathy. Sue and I work together briefly at SR. She was a beautiful person.
Cheryl Temple Beach Haven N.J.
Erin Lawlor
July 12, 2013
My condolences, Mrs. Metzger was a great French teacher, I enjoyed a few years in her class. So sorry for your family's loss.
Bob Moore
July 11, 2013
To Mark, Jeanine, JoHanna, Emily and family of Suzanne and Ted,
My sincere condolences on losing your beloved Suzanne, and so soon after Ted's passing. May the prayers and sympathy of family and friends bring you comfort and help you cope now and going forward.
Frank Laird
July 9, 2013
Sue was a wonderful teacher and a great person. It was an honor to work with her! My condolences to Scott, Paul and family.
Your Mom was "special".
John & Beth Tuthill
July 8, 2013
We have been friends for many years with Mark Metzger. It has been good to be involved with the Metzger family and we extend our sympathy on the passing of Suzanne. Treasure a life well lived.
Cindy & Dave Wood
July 8, 2013
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Suzanne was a very special person who will be missed so much.
Diane Entrikin
July 7, 2013
To the Family of Suzanne,
Our thoughts and prayers are with your
family during this difficult time.
God Bless.
Diane, Scott, Bill & Jo-Anne Entrikin
July 7, 2013
Metzger Family
So sorry to hear about Suzanne's passing. I had Suzanne as a French teacher back in the mid 1980's. She was a wonderful teacher. She was a beautiful person who made learning French so much fun. Her beautiful spirit will always be remembered by those who knew her. Dawn Taylor
July 7, 2013
Liz, Jeff, Scott, Paul
Please accept our deepest condolences. We treasure the special family moments we shared with Suzie; she will be missed.
Robert and Roberta Thees/Stuart Florida
Michele Santoro
July 6, 2013
Scott and Paul and family, our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
With deepest sympathy,
Tom, Michele, Kylie, and Sophie Santoro
July 6, 2013
Our deepest sympathies to the family of Suzanne. She was a beautiful, intelligent, fun person who has been taken from you too soon. I will always remember her bright laugh and sense of humor. I know she will be missed by all who knew her.
Ron and Linda Seagraves
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