Karen Pereira Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Karen M. (Olson) Pereira, age 75, of Millville, passed away Friday, December 19, 2014 at her residence. Karen was born in Millville (The Third Ward). She attended elementary school in Millville and moved to Camden with her parents and graduated from Camden High School, Class of 1957. A dedicated Marine wife, Karen, along with her husband Ron and son Ronnie lived extensively throughout the world for 30 years. Among the many places they were stationed at, included the US Naval Base, Rota, Spain, USMC Okinawa, Japan, 29 Palms, CA, Camp LeJeune, NC and Parris Island, SC. After her husband retired from the service, they all moved back home to their "roots", as Karen would say. Karen made many life long friends during her travels. She was a devoted wife, a loving and dedicated mother, and a wonderful friend who will be missed greatly. She volunteered for many organizations, including the Red Cross for 30 years, the American Legion, Marine Corps League, and she was active with the USMC Officers Wives Club. She was a member of the Parish of All Saints, St. John Bosco in Millville. She enjoyed music, dancing, decorating her home, and playing bingo with all of her friends at St. John Bosco. She is survived by her son Ronnie and spouse Larry Sanfilippo; her great aunt Hildur Pellerito, and cousin Vicky Rizzo, both of Pennsauken. She was predeceased by her husband Lt. Colonel Ronald V. Pereira in 2000; her parents, Ralph "Roxie" Olson and Margaret (Jones); brother Ralph Olson Jr.; and one sister Betty Lou Weaver. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 27 at St. John Bosco Catholic Church, 2 Hillcrest Ave. in Millville. Viewings will be on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 to 9:30 a.m. in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 West Broad St., Millville. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Park, Millville. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Karen Pereira may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at: www.Christyfuneralservice.com.

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Karen Pereira

August 24, 1939 - December 19, 2014