Carl Klese, Jr., on April 16, 2022, of Bellmawr, age 79. Beloved husband of Marlene (nee McIntyre) for 56 years.

Devoted father of Kim Morgan (Ed), Michele Aquilante (Frank), Lisa Falcone (Joseph) and father-in-law of Joseph Ciano (Betsy). Loving Poppy of Nicole (Austin), Aaron, Danielle (Dan), Kari (Rich), Jessie (Vin), Sammy (Alex), Nicky, Gianni, Frankie and Great Grandpop of Ryan, Anthony, Brody, Lincoln, Kylie, Charlotte, Claire, Karl (Emma on the way). Dear brother of the late Carol Ann Klese and Dianne Ciano. Also survived by nieces and nephews.

Carl was the owner of Bellmawr Senior Housing and the former Chairman of the Bellmawr Planning and Zoning Board for many years. In addition to his many contributions to the community, Carl was a devoted husband, Dad and Poppy. He spent the majority of his life in construction and loved to build. But his passion in life was his family, taking family vacations, big dinner outings, and making the most of every day. He was generous, thoughtful and kind and was always willing to offer help wherever needed. He was larger than life with an even bigger heart. He was our legend!

There will be a viewing Tuesday, April 26, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Wednesday, April 27, 9:15 to 10:15 at Gardner Funeral Home, Runnemede.

Funeral Mass 11:00 am at Holy Child Parish, St. Teresa RC Church.

Interment New St. Mary's Cemetery, Bellmawr.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity or in Carl's memory to the Bell Oaks Upper Elementary School, Attn: Chorale, 256 Anderson Avenue, Bellmawr, NJ 08031.

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