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Marisa ABRAMS Obituary

Age 59, of Mulberry, FL Formerly of Prior Lake, MN Born in Cape Town, South Africa Loving wife, daughter, mother, grandmother and friend passed away February 27, 2018 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Survived by husband Hal; mother Christina 'Tina' Zucchi; Stepson Chris (Sherry Hoffman) Westerveld; Stepdaughter Shereen (Erik) Sorensen; grandsons Quintin and Oliver; sisters-in-law Sandy (Neal) Gale and Robin (Mike) Abel; niece Sara (Myles) Bucher; nephew Jacob (Kelcie Litchfield) Abel. Marisa loved life and had an uplifting effect on everyone that knew her. She will be deeply missed by family, friends and co-workers. A celebration of life will be held in Minnesota at a future date. Memorial donations in memory of Marisa may be made to the Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch. org).

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Published by Pioneer Press on Mar. 11, 2018.

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Sharmila Chunduri

March 5, 2022

As long as I live you will live . Days will pass and turn into years but I will forever remember you in my heart.

March 19, 2018

Marisa brought a light into this world and shared it with those she met along the way. I treasure my friendship with her and will forever be grateful for having her in my life

Howie Liebgot

March 18, 2018

My Dearest Hal,

You can forever be reassured in knowing Marisa had a heart the size of a bowling ball, which is all we can ask of ourselves and each other in life. My love always from your old friend, classmate, and bowling teammate,

Howie Liebgot

Karen

March 16, 2018

To the family and friends of Marisa Abrams, please accept my sympathy. May you find comfort knowing that those who died, God keeps them in his memory. And at Psalms 116:15 they are precious in his eyes.

Stacy Boyer

March 15, 2018

Sending lots of love and prayers to Hal, Tina and family on your loss. Marisa was such a special friend in our lives and she will be greatly missed. RIP our dear friend! Stacy and Dale

Raj Nimmakayala

March 12, 2018

Remembering her wonderful and gentle soul will forever remain in our hearts.

Rae Gayner

March 11, 2018

Marisa was Loved by so many people. Those of us that worked with her (State of MN) considered her a fierce leader for her staff and the citizens of MN but mostly a dear friend to all. She is missed every day. Prayers to Hal and Family.

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