Barbara Susan Marion

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara Marion, beloved mother, sister, and friend, on May 18th, 2024, in Pequannock, NJ. She was surrounded by family and friends and passed peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara was born on September 5, 1956, in Staten Island, NY to John and Anna Caviano.

Barbara married Dennis on November 7, 1981, and they spent forty-three wonderful years together. They were blessed with two children: James and Dennis, who loved her more than she could know.

To know Barbara was to love her. Words that come to mind when describing her include selfless, thoughtful, hilarious, vibrant, and hopeful. She fought so hard because she did not want anyone to be sad.

In her free time, Barbara was a crafter extraordinaire. She never met a project she could not excel at (save one unfortunate bathroom redesign using dozens of various paint samples). You would quickly learn to never compliment anything she owned because it would then appear on your doorstop the next day like magic. Her family and loved ones will not be able to look around their homes without thinking of her and the many things she crafted and gifted out of love.

You were never leaving Barbara’s house hungry. “Small meals” were banquets of legend. And any guest would go home with enough leftovers to feed a small army. It was an absolute blessing that she was an incredible cook.

Barbara is survived by husband Dennis, children James and Dennis, sisters Joann and Debbie, brother John, and chosen sister, Paula. She also leaves behind countless individuals who loved and will remember her. It only took one meeting, you could never forget Barb.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

Barbara did not want a wake; she wanted a party. She does not want us to be sad so please come and share the memories of what made her such an incredible woman. We know she is looking down on us and playing her favorite Vibrant 7 slot machine, of which she was an absolute pro.

Rest in peace, Barbara – wife, mother, friend. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.