Marion was born on August 15, 1928 in Newfoundland, Canada to the late John and Elsie (Stone) Tilley.
In 1948, Marion relocated to Newark, New Jersey where she met her late husband Frank J. Geraci Sr. Together, they became proud business owners of Geraci Photography Studio and Geraci Terra Nova Lounge. At the studio, Marion was a talented oil colorist, bringing colorful life to black and white prints. At the Terra Nova Lounge, Marion was in charge of running the kitchen. She was a long-time member of the Women’s Auxiliary for Ironbound Boy’s Club in Newark.
Upon retirement, Marion and her husband moved to Tuckerton, NJ where she enjoyed spending time at the beach and playing slots at the nearby casinos. She loved all animals and could sit and feed deer all day, but she was especially fond of collecting butterflies. Marion’s family warmly recalls how many people would call her, “Mom.”
Marion is predeceased by her beloved husband Frank J. Geraci Sr., and her sister Florence Adams. She is survived by her sons Joseph J. Geraci (Rachel) and Frank J. Geraci Jr. (Eileen), her brother Joseph Tilley (Marina), her 2 grandsons John J. Geraci and Kyle J. Geraci, her granddaughters LaRaelle Aceves (David) and Mika Muller (Jonathan), her 2 great-grandsons Elijah Muller and Josiah Aceves, and many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Friday, February 17th, 2023 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Smith McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St, Newton, NJ 07860. A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, February 18th at 10 a.m. at Smith McCracken Funeral Home, followed by procession to the final resting place in Hainesville Cemetery in Sandyston Township, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, MD 21741.
