

Marvin H. Krakower age 76, of Monroe Township, New Jersey passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born on March 23, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York. Marvin was a man who lit up every room he entered, making everyone he met feel welcome, important, and deeply valued. His strength, warmth, humor, and unwavering love for his family and friends left an indelible mark on all who knew him.
Marvin is survived by his children and their mother Diane Krakower, daughter Melissa Levy and her husband Ronen; son David Krakower and his wife Toni; daughter Erica Krakower and her partner Tom Richardson; son Jacob Krakower and his wife Ashley; and 10 grandchildren: Aiden, Dor, Agam and Hadar Levy; Bella and Siena Krakower; Josette and Leni Richardson; Robert and Hannah Krakower. He is also survived by his loving sisters, sister Elaine Sussman and brother-in-law Jerry and sister Barbra Crespi and brother-in-law Sam, along with nieces and nephews whom he adored. In addition, he is survived by his significant other Ilene Karp and her daughter Stacie Weisbrot and her husband Steven; son Josh Karp and his wife Janet, along with their children, Allyn and Jordan; Abigail and Julian.
Marvin was predeceased by his loving sister Shelia Ronnie Eisig and his parents Jacob Morris “Murray” and Lillian Krakower.
Above all, Marvin was deeply devoted to his family and all those he loved. You could count on him for anything. He made everyone feel special—through a joke, a warm embrace, or his way of truly listening. His legacy of love and laughter will live on in the hearts of all those who knew him.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM at Freehold Jewish Center, 59 Broad Street, Freehold, New Jersey 07728 followed by a burial at 2:00 PM at Beth David Cemetery, 300 Elmont Rd, Elmont, NY 11003.
Shiva will be held at the home of Erica Krakower and Tom Richardson, 430 Woodbine Street, Belford, NJ 07718. Sunday after interment 6:00-8:00 PM. Monday and Tuesday 1:00 PM-4:00 PM and 6:00 PM-8:00 PM and Wednesday 6:00 PM-8:00 PM.
Donations in Marvin’s memory may be made to Magen David Adom (Magen David Adom - AFMDA) or Freehold Jewish Center (DONATE | Freehold Jewish Center).
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