Obituary of Marie Ann Durholz

Marie Ann Durholz (Gray), 94, a resident of the Care Center of Brakeley Park, Lopatcong Township, NJ, formerly of Belvidere, NJ, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the care center. She was the widow of the late Ralph T. "Bud" Durholz. Born on November 16, 1919 in Oxford, NJ, she was the daughter of the late John Gray and Mary Torok Gray. Over the years, Marie would be a familiar face at the Hillcrest Mall, Phillipsburg, NJ. She was the store manager at Candy Garden, a department manager in Orr's Department Store, and a store manager in Alice Kay's and Fashion Bug before retiring. Marie was an avid Bingo player, enjoyed going to the Casinos and enjoyed reading. Marie was a parishioner of St. Patrick R.C. Church, Belvidere, NJ and a member of the Altar Rosary Society. She was a member of the Leisure Ladies Bowling League at the Bel-Pike Lanes, and a volunteer for the Election Board of Belvidere. In addition to her parents and her husband Bud, Marie was predeceased by her daughter, Elisa Pacenti; four brothers, John, Louis, Robert and Gerald; three sisters, Irene, Sylvia and Margret. Surviving are a daughter, Ellen Kerr and her husband Edward; three sons, Theodore and his wife Ethel, James and his wife Sherri and Michael and his wife Cindy; a son-in-law James Pacenti; ten grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, contributions are requested to be made in her memory to the charity of one's choice. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Marie Ann Durholz. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please click "Sign Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences. Read Marie Durholz's Obituary and Guestbook on www.macfaddenfuneralhome.com.