Marianne Cermak Williams, age 76, of Eatontown, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Marianne was born in Red Bank and lived in Rumson. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Anne Cermak, and her partner of 30 years, Frank Deisler.
Marianne attended Holy Cross elementary school and graduated in 1964 from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School. In 1967, she started her medical career as an ICU critical care nurse in Miami and New Jersey. Her career continued in Las Vegas as a nursing administrator until she relocated back to New Jersey to enjoy retirement.
Marianne was a free-spirited woman. She loved to travel and spend time at the beach with her friends and family while living each day to the fullest. She made friends everywhere she went and was nicknamed Bubbles as a child for her personality, which stuck with her throughout her life.
Marianne leaves a loving daughter Patricia Daniels (Eatontown), a dedicated grandson James Daniels (Keansburg), a brother Michael Cermak (Carla) of Port St. Lucie, Florida, her beloved dog Max, and a host of family and friends.
Visitation was held March 14 at Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was held March 15 at Holy Cross Church, Rumson. Interment will be private.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St., Eatontown, NJ 07724, in memory of Marianne.
The article originally appeared in the March 16 – 22, 2023 print edition of The Two River Times.
