Lorraine Thompson

Lorraine Thompson obituary, Manahawkin, NJ

Lorraine Thompson

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130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

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St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

747 West Bay Ave P.O. Box 609, Barnegat, NJ 08005

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Lorraine Thompson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riggs Funeral Home LLC - Forked River on Aug. 21, 2025.

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Lorraine Thompson, 74, of Forked River, NJ, passed away on August 19th, 2025 at Ocean University Medical Center in Brick, NJ. Lorraine was born on September 16th, 1950 in Newark, NJ. She grew up in Belleville, NJ before living most of her life in Lacey Township, NJ.

Lorraine was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband Richard, her daughters Victoria Malca Garcia and Candice Contreras, her son Michael Deltufo, and her grandsons David Malca Garcia, Vincent Zarrillo and Steven Zarrillo. Also, her son-in-laws Julian Etan Marca Garcia and Rafael Contreras, her daughter-in-law Bridget Zarrillo and great-grandchildren Zoey and Quinn Zarrillo.

A Viewing will be held on Friday, August 22nd from 6:00-8:00 PM at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Rt. 9, Forked River, NJ 08731. A Funeral Liturgy will be offered on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025 at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's RC Church, 747 West Bay Ave, Barnegat, NJ 08050. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Parish Cemetery, Beachview Ave, Manahawkin.

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Upcoming Events

Aug

22

Viewing

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Riggs Funeral Home, LLC.

130 North Main Street (Route 9), Forked River, NJ 08731

Send Flowers

Aug

23

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church

747 West Bay Ave P.O. Box 609, Barnegat, NJ 08005

Send Flowers

Only 7 hours left for delivery to next service.