Lawrence Joseph Cram

Greetings, Saturday June 14th, 2025 Lawrence Joseph Cram, 77 from Toms River, NJ has passed away finally achieving long deserved peace. Lawrence was born in Sanford, Maine, and at a young age moved to the Grays Ferry neighborhood in South Philadelphia. He was the beloved husband of Susan Shapanka. Lawrence is survived by his mother Ruth Clark; Aunt Alice McGunniess; 6 Siblings Louie Cram, Mike Cram (Luanne), Bobby Clark, Joe Clark (Roe), Kathy Pomarico (Billy) and Richie Clark; 5 Kids Colleen Ahrens, Sharon Cram (Sebastian), Daniel Cestare, Susan Erin Cram, and Sara Wright (Rob); 11 Grandkids Stephanie Krutzke (Alex), Jackie Heydorn (Trevor), Devin Foxworth (Deja), Taylor Foxworth, Kiana Vazquez, Celina Foxworth (Marlise), Sebastian J Foxworth, Anthony Cram, Aaliyah Hughes, Jeremy Wright, and Ryan Cestare; 4 Great-Grandkids Isabella, Noah, Petra, and Anakin, and lastly many nephews/nieces and friends. Lawrence was proud to serve his nation during the Vietnam War. He was drafted in 1967 and served until 1969, during his service he received the National Defense Service Medal. After serving he became a printing supervisor at W.B. Saunders Printing. Lawrence can be remembered as a devoted and proud Philadelphia sports fan but more importantly he bleed green for his Eagles. He was a Philadelphia Eagles season ticket holder for 50+ years and stuck with them through their ups and downs. Family and friends are invited to join us one last time to celebrate Lawrence's life by wearing Eagles gear or green on June 22nd, 2025 2-6 PM at Quinn Hopping Funeral Home, 26 Mule Rd, Toms River, NJ 08755. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lawrence's memory to: Vietnam Agent Orange Relief & Responsibility Campaign; https://vn-agentorange.org/donate/