Kenneth F. Marion

Kenneth F. Marion obituary

Kenneth F. Marion

Kenneth Marion Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Jul. 28, 2025.

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Kenneth F. Marion, 75, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025 while camping in Port Republic. Ken was born in Passaic and raised in Freehold, NJ. He moved to Forked River in the 1970's. For 10 years, he worked for Gardner Chevrolet in Manahawkin. Over the years, he worked multiple jobs as a mechanic for 48 years. Ken served in the U.S. Army and enjoyed hunting, camping and stock car racing.

Predeceased by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Kenneth Marion along with his brothers Walter, William and Raymond. He is survived by his children, Margaret Marion, Keith and his wife Kathleen, Ann Marie Marion, grandchildren Elizabeth Lane, Ashley Morano, Emily Giresi, Kenny Marion, Amber Marion, Patricia Marion and Jessica Marion, great grandchildren Aubrey Morano, Dane Giresi, Brynlee Morano, Ian Giresi, Heidi-Jo Marion and Breyson Marion along with his brother Russell Marion and his wife Kim.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025 from 9:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. Burial will follow at Old Tennent Cemetery, 454 Tennent Road, Tennent, NJ 07763.

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