Marie Elizabeth Clarke on May 13, 2019 age 93, of Cherry Hill, NJ; formerly of Mt. Ephraim. Born to Mae and Sal Ricciardelli in Philadelphia, PA. Marie was a kind, gentle soul with a big heart. She loved old movies, musicals, plays; to draw, sew, read, learn and travel. She loved to sing and dance; and was always ready to smile, laugh and have fun. Marie had many jobs throughout life; the longest held, most difficult-rewarding and most important was being a Mom. Her greatest love in life was for her children. She taught us the importance of family, God, respect, tradition; to always be polite, kind and willing to help others. Mom was always there for us with support, encouragement, hugs and comfort. The mother-child relationship in life is unique. Mom made it special. We know how much you love us Mom. You will be dearly missed. We love you, always. Marie was predeceased by her husband John, Sr. and sisters, Agnes and Edith. She is survived by her sister, Gloria Tobin; children, Linda Cesarini (late Dan), John, Jr. “Chip,” Tricia, Marie “Re” and Cyndi; grandchildren, Teri Calloway (Matt), Steve, Siobhan and Sarah; great grandchildren, Keely and Kate; and several nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her viewing on May 20, 2019 from 9:30am-11am at St. Thomas More Church, 1439 Springdale Rd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11am. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in her name to Autism Speaks 1060 State Rd., 2nd floor, Princeton, NJ 08540 (autismspeaks.org) and Children’s Tumor Foundation 120 Wall St., floor 16, New York, NY 10005 (ctf.org). To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Marie Clarke please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Marie Clarke March 17 1926 May 13 2019.
Death notice for the town of: Mount Ephraim, state: New Jersey