I thought of you today, as I think of you often and always brings a smile to my face. I was shocked to read the news of your passing onto your next journey. Floods of memories of you, Mama Jules, Stormy, Our softball family. Good times ! You were always our coach, our friend, our confidant, a shoulder to lean on my friend . Words can not express how important you are in my life .and I am so blessed to have known you and called you friend.
Condolences to Patrick and the rest of your family. Look up my Dad he will be happy to see you. Love you Karen PDC rest well my friend ! xxoo Weekers
Karen I just now heard of your passing and am heavy hearted. You always had a smile on your face when I saw you. Thank you for all you’ve done in sports and with kids. You will be missed.
Cousin Karen, you were an angel on Earth for all who knew you and now you are our angel in heaven. I will miss you so much, I hold you in my heart always, RIP
Karen meant so much to so many people. I can’t recall an event at Most Precious Blood that Karen wasn’t a part of, and that’s tons, our whole childhood! She had a gift for touching lives and having an impact, in return she was a gift to all who knew her. Karen will never be forgotten.
Karen you will be sadl’y missed by many of family /friends . your boy’s at the rink will miss you more than you will ever know as well as I remember you from my high school day’s and you were very cool and alway’s looked out for us.May God Bless you and take care of you and our prayer’s go out to your family /friends . you will be sadl’y missed . the Lorf may have taken you home but he can never take all out memory’s each of us have for you .I hear the boy’s are getting together in your honor. they will miss your joking around , your smile, your laughter but now you have a bigger job as you are in heaven you will become your family / friends guardian angel ..don’t raise too much hell in heaven but enjoy your new peaceful life. love The Oagley’s
Karen – I remember the first night we met. I was only 17 years young and it was “Hell Night” for sorority at Monroe Community College. It was the begining of a lot of fun and growing up together. About 45 years went by (really fast) but we always remained friends. You will be greatly missed by many. Your smile and kind heart were always real. When I told you I loved you, your reply was “I Love You More.” Now I say the same to my daughter. Thanks for loving me more and teaching me to do the same. Your life touched the lives of so many. The ripple effect will be long lasting. The Moose.
Karen helped us so much at the Southwest Area Neighborhood Association (SWAN), made us all feel so welcome at Flint St., and offered us wisdom and advice at the community center (at the middle school). She was a great youth and community leader. These last few years, I bumped into her on the beach and we talked. I will miss Karen. I imagine her with her mother and others, enjoying a new life in heaven.
Karen, you were a wonderful person, & I’m glad that my children & I got the chance to meet you, & have you in our lives. You will surely be missed. RIP
Karen, I have many great memories from MCC and our sporting events through the years!!! When I saw you a few years back, it was like time hadn’t changed. Deepest sympathy to all. Take Care & God Bless You!!! Bonnie
We will forever be in debt to have being blessed with such a loving caring and thoughtul friend and the most “Dedicated” worker I have come across in my 32 years in recreation. She has touched and mentored many, she has been a 2nd Mother to many of our young employees at either Manhattan Square Park Rink or Durand Eastman Beach. We have lost a valuable and trusted friend/employee but Heaven has added another angel!
I can still see Karen raiding ice from the fridge in the Staff Room at M.P.B. She’d fill her cup with as much ice as Pepsi and park it on the edge of the stage. Woe to any student who accidently spilled that cup when she was conducting her gym classes!
Now she’s raising her Pepsi glass with the angels.
She will be missed.
Karen always passed on her good mood to everyone around her. I shared some softball years with her and I’m glad that she was a friend in my life. RIP friend.
Karen and I met in 5th grade when we had both moved to Greece at 10 years old. She was my best friend for most of the rest of our school time together. I had not heard from her in a long time but she was always in my thoughts. We always had so much fun together. I am so sorry for your loss she was such a bright spot in everyone’s life and she will surely be missed. My sympathies to the family on her loss. Sharon
Dear karen, and fsmily/Friends my prayer’s are with you all at this difficult time . she has touched so many live’s .I know her boy’s at the rink will miss he deeply but will alway’s have fond momories as I will also . she was strong , with a big heart . funny and alway’s made you smile .The lord may have taken her home but he can never take away everyone’s memories of her .prayer’s and love to karen and family .lith love …the Oagley’s.
Karen even though our paths haven’t crossed much over the years, every time I did see you, you always had that great big smile waiting for me. You will be missed.
God has added another rose to his rose garden!
Karen, A sad goodbye to a wonderful friend. In high school you befriended me as a new kid and we were instantly inseparable and shared so many laughs and so much fun. Your generosity of spirit will will be remembered by all who knew you. You will be missed…
Karen was everyone’s biggest cheerleader! I don’t have a single childhood memory where she is not there! I will forever be deemed as having “diarrhea of the mouth”. Love you Karen!
Karen, you will be greatly missed and will always have a special place in our hearts. We have so many fond memories to cherish, and flowers will always hold special meaning for “your girls”. Love and prayers to family and friends.
Karen, your influence on hundreds of Rochester youth can never be measured. You (and all the Holiday shorts!) will be greatly missed. “She hurt no one and helped many.”
Thank you for being a great friend to our family. Your presence always kept us at ease, in good times and bad. You have a truly wonderful heart. We will miss you…xoxo
A gentle soul has gone to rest. What wonderful memories I hold dear to my heart of Karen from our days at Most Precious Blood. Every child that attended school there was blessed to have Karen love each of them as if they were her own.
Rest in Peace Karen not only did God gain another angel he has someone in charge of recreation!
Karen, I miss your friendly smile and the courage to speak up when things are wrong. Swapping candy at bowling, filling each other in on the news of the day, and our own brand of how to fix the world, will be greatly missed.
My heart is heavy with sadness that you are gone but are have moved on to a bigger better GYM. You were an amazing woman and I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Karen, You came into my life when I was 4 years old as my nursery school teacher at Sebastian Park. You continued to be an amazing role model to me and my four brothers through our years at Most Precious Blood. All those years you were always there for our family with your generosity and support. Even as we grew into adults you were still there, showing up at happy times like our weddings and most recently during a truly hard time when we lost our dad. You have truly touched our lives along with so many others and we are so very grateful to have known you. God Bless You in Heaven.
Karen, I will truly miss your wonderful personality, and generous,positive spirit. You were one of the people who made coming to work enjoyable. You are, and always will be sorely missed. With respect and condolences to your family, John
Karen your love and passion for all that surrounded you are sadden in heart by God calling you home.You touched the lives of soo many children and us as parents. I have always given you thanks and praise for touching my boys lives and hearts, also cherish the friendship that we had over the years. And you will for-ever be sadly missed. Much love to your family and friends but knowing your spirit you will be busy in heaven with coordinating some sporting event! Love and smiles- Barb
Karen was a good friend of the men and women of RPD’s Genesee Section, committed to the young people and community that she served at the Flint Street Rec Center. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Karen I will be forever thankful for your guidance and unconditional LOVE you have always given me. You always believed in me. You are my HERO, My SAVIOR and My ROCK 2. I will miss you dearly. You are my Heart. I will remember you always with my deepest admiration love and respect. I Love You KPDC XOXO ROCK
I work in the Scott’s Hallmark in Northgate Plaza. Karen would come in and light up the whole store. She would bring us girls candy, and she would always be cheery. We will really miss her.
God gave you to us..a special angel on earth that touched the lives and hearts of many. Thank you for so many fond memories during my MPB years and Edgerton Park. One of my favorite memories will always be you picking up all the girls basketball team for practices in your van- we shared many laughs! Thank you for being so much more to me than a teacher. Words can never express my gratitude to you. Always loved and never forgotten. <3
God Bless Karen because you will be missed more than you could ever know. You lived life hard, worked hard, played hard, but you loved so many even harded. Now you are an angle in heaven to look after your Dad, Mom, Grandma Sarah, Fairy Godmother Aunt Kay and Aunt Angie. Wow a party in Heaven! I will love and miss you always Cuz. Cousin Gail
Karen was truly a wonderful person inside and out and will be deeply missed; our street lost “The Mayor” as we would like to kid with her, she is the only women we knew who would come over when we were in the mist of gardening or working outside and tell you that your doing it wrong and then she would do it her way and finish it…we are greatful to have her in our lives and privalleged to live across the street from one of the strongest and out spoken “loud mouth” women we know and we will miss our afternoon weekend drink socials and chats with her Pepsi in hand an adult beverage in ours…RIP Our Dearest Friend
Karen, I will never forget the positive impact you had on my life! Your bright personality and smile will always be in my heart. Til we meet in Heaven XOXO
To know Karen was to get a glimpse of God. She was genuine, free of pretense and cared for each person she encountered. Simply put: she loved, and I trust that now she knows the embrace of Divine Love. The world is a better place because Karen graced it. I feel honored to have known her. Thank you, Karen, for loving us all.
Karen was quite simply a gift to Rochester. When evaluating what someone meant to us a simple question fleshes out the significance. Did they make an impact on their friends, family & community? In this case the answer is an obvious one, without question she left the world a better place because of her presence. Loving, engaged and a positive influence. Can anyone say she didn’t brighten your day? Booming smile and one would feel welcomed by her. There are literally thousand of youths whom were guided and nurtured by her in Rochester. Few people can say they can match her impact upon her community. Quite a precious gift, this Karen Piedici. Rest in Peace.
PATRICK VANPUTTE purchased flowers (Gracious Lavender Basket)
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy, Patrick and Pamela VanPutte
Karen…..one of the best things that happened in working in the Recreation Bureau was meeting you, way back when. What a character you are. The children and adults that you met along the way were blessed to have you in their life’s pathway. When we see a Pepsi, we will smile, and think of you.
I am truly heart broken. Heaven now has a an angel that I can’t help thinking she is still hard at work making people smile,and helping others . Such a loss to this earth. Rest pacefully Karen up there with your mom and dad. It brings us comfort to know you are in good company. My dad who loved you so much now has a buddy to play cards and laugh as loud as both of you like. Very rare to have someone like you that has made such a huge impact on so many lifes. Lets lift our Pepsi up to you Karen, we will miss you on this earth.
Karen was a wonderful friend to me over the years and a mentor to my three sons, Frank, John, and Anthony. She even taught Frank how to drive! We loved her and will miss her.
To know Karen was to get a glimpse of God. She was genuine, free of pretense and cared for each person she encountered. Simply put: she loved, and I trust that now she knows the embrace of Divine Love. The world is a better place because Karen graced it. I feel honored to have known her. Thank you, Karen, for loving us all.
Karen,
You are one of a kind and I am thankful that you were my mentor and friend. Thank you for being a wonderful and thoughtful woman who, I know, is mentoring beyond now.
Karen you will be greatly missed. I always looked forward to seeing you at family events or at the beach when I took the kids. May you Rest in eternal peace with your mother and father by your side. I will miss you.
Love,
your Fee Fee
For you my friend an eternal light !
I thought of you today, as I think of you often and always brings a smile to my face. I was shocked to read the news of your passing onto your next journey. Floods of memories of you, Mama Jules, Stormy, Our softball family. Good times ! You were always our coach, our friend, our confidant, a shoulder to lean on my friend . Words can not express how important you are in my life .and I am so blessed to have known you and called you friend.
Condolences to Patrick and the rest of your family. Look up my Dad he will be happy to see you. Love you Karen PDC rest well my friend ! xxoo Weekers
You will be missed.
Karen I just now heard of your passing and am heavy hearted. You always had a smile on your face when I saw you. Thank you for all you’ve done in sports and with kids. You will be missed.
Karen – You have touched so many lives. I have wonderful memories of working with you at MPB. You were a great friend and mentor.
Karen,few people come into our lives and make a lasting impression on our hearts.
Your will always be remembered for your love and dedication to the “kids” at MPB.
You will be missed.
Cousin Karen, you were an angel on Earth for all who knew you and now you are our angel in heaven. I will miss you so much, I hold you in my heart always, RIP
Karen you were a blessing and a wonderful friend to my sister Sanja. You will be missed and always remembered.
Karen meant so much to so many people. I can’t recall an event at Most Precious Blood that Karen wasn’t a part of, and that’s tons, our whole childhood! She had a gift for touching lives and having an impact, in return she was a gift to all who knew her. Karen will never be forgotten.
You will be missed Karen…Elijahwild
Karen, I will miss the many many kisses from you!!
Karen you will be sadl’y missed by many of family /friends . your boy’s at the rink will miss you more than you will ever know as well as I remember you from my high school day’s and you were very cool and alway’s looked out for us.May God Bless you and take care of you and our prayer’s go out to your family /friends . you will be sadl’y missed . the Lorf may have taken you home but he can never take all out memory’s each of us have for you .I hear the boy’s are getting together in your honor. they will miss your joking around , your smile, your laughter but now you have a bigger job as you are in heaven you will become your family / friends guardian angel ..don’t raise too much hell in heaven but enjoy your new peaceful life. love The Oagley’s
Karen – I remember the first night we met. I was only 17 years young and it was “Hell Night” for sorority at Monroe Community College. It was the begining of a lot of fun and growing up together. About 45 years went by (really fast) but we always remained friends. You will be greatly missed by many. Your smile and kind heart were always real. When I told you I loved you, your reply was “I Love You More.” Now I say the same to my daughter. Thanks for loving me more and teaching me to do the same. Your life touched the lives of so many. The ripple effect will be long lasting. The Moose.
Karen helped us so much at the Southwest Area Neighborhood Association (SWAN), made us all feel so welcome at Flint St., and offered us wisdom and advice at the community center (at the middle school). She was a great youth and community leader. These last few years, I bumped into her on the beach and we talked. I will miss Karen. I imagine her with her mother and others, enjoying a new life in heaven.
Karen was one of a kind and will be missed so much. A very special person with a wonderful smile, always laughing. You will always be in our hearts.
Karen, you were a wonderful person, & I’m glad that my children & I got the chance to meet you, & have you in our lives. You will surely be missed. RIP
Karen, I have many great memories from MCC and our sporting events through the years!!! When I saw you a few years back, it was like time hadn’t changed. Deepest sympathy to all. Take Care & God Bless You!!! Bonnie
We will forever be in debt to have being blessed with such a loving caring and thoughtul friend and the most “Dedicated” worker I have come across in my 32 years in recreation. She has touched and mentored many, she has been a 2nd Mother to many of our young employees at either Manhattan Square Park Rink or Durand Eastman Beach. We have lost a valuable and trusted friend/employee but Heaven has added another angel!
Much Love from all that you have touched! John
I can still see Karen raiding ice from the fridge in the Staff Room at M.P.B. She’d fill her cup with as much ice as Pepsi and park it on the edge of the stage. Woe to any student who accidently spilled that cup when she was conducting her gym classes!
Now she’s raising her Pepsi glass with the angels.
She will be missed.
Karen always passed on her good mood to everyone around her. I shared some softball years with her and I’m glad that she was a friend in my life. RIP friend.
Karen and I met in 5th grade when we had both moved to Greece at 10 years old. She was my best friend for most of the rest of our school time together. I had not heard from her in a long time but she was always in my thoughts. We always had so much fun together. I am so sorry for your loss she was such a bright spot in everyone’s life and she will surely be missed. My sympathies to the family on her loss. Sharon
Dear karen, and fsmily/Friends my prayer’s are with you all at this difficult time . she has touched so many live’s .I know her boy’s at the rink will miss he deeply but will alway’s have fond momories as I will also . she was strong , with a big heart . funny and alway’s made you smile .The lord may have taken her home but he can never take away everyone’s memories of her .prayer’s and love to karen and family .lith love …the Oagley’s.
God needed help, so he asked one of his favorite angels to come home.
Karen even though our paths haven’t crossed much over the years, every time I did see you, you always had that great big smile waiting for me. You will be missed.
God has added another rose to his rose garden!
Karen, A sad goodbye to a wonderful friend. In high school you befriended me as a new kid and we were instantly inseparable and shared so many laughs and so much fun. Your generosity of spirit will will be remembered by all who knew you. You will be missed…
Karen was everyone’s biggest cheerleader! I don’t have a single childhood memory where she is not there! I will forever be deemed as having “diarrhea of the mouth”. Love you Karen!
My thoughts and prayers go out to “Godmothers” family. She always had a smile and a kiss for us all!! You will be greatly missed.
Karen, you will be greatly missed and will always have a special place in our hearts. We have so many fond memories to cherish, and flowers will always hold special meaning for “your girls”. Love and prayers to family and friends.
Karen, your influence on hundreds of Rochester youth can never be measured. You (and all the Holiday shorts!) will be greatly missed. “She hurt no one and helped many.”
Karen, you will be greatly missed by the girls at Scott’s Hallmark.
Words for you are inadequate. Rest in peace, God’s Speed. As the song goes, Karen really did it her way.
Thank you for being a great friend to our family. Your presence always kept us at ease, in good times and bad. You have a truly wonderful heart. We will miss you…xoxo
Bless her family and friends
Karen, Thanks for being the greatest walking and Abbott’s buddy.
We will remember the peanut butter ice cream.
We will always love and miss you.
A gentle soul has gone to rest. What wonderful memories I hold dear to my heart of Karen from our days at Most Precious Blood. Every child that attended school there was blessed to have Karen love each of them as if they were her own.
Rest in Peace Karen not only did God gain another angel he has someone in charge of recreation!
Karen, I miss your friendly smile and the courage to speak up when things are wrong. Swapping candy at bowling, filling each other in on the news of the day, and our own brand of how to fix the world, will be greatly missed.
Karen, you will be greatly missed on this earth.
My heart is heavy with sadness that you are gone but are have moved on to a bigger better GYM. You were an amazing woman and I will miss you. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Karen, You came into my life when I was 4 years old as my nursery school teacher at Sebastian Park. You continued to be an amazing role model to me and my four brothers through our years at Most Precious Blood. All those years you were always there for our family with your generosity and support. Even as we grew into adults you were still there, showing up at happy times like our weddings and most recently during a truly hard time when we lost our dad. You have truly touched our lives along with so many others and we are so very grateful to have known you. God Bless You in Heaven.
Karen, I will truly miss your wonderful personality, and generous,positive spirit. You were one of the people who made coming to work enjoyable. You are, and always will be sorely missed. With respect and condolences to your family, John
Karen your love and passion for all that surrounded you are sadden in heart by God calling you home.You touched the lives of soo many children and us as parents. I have always given you thanks and praise for touching my boys lives and hearts, also cherish the friendship that we had over the years. And you will for-ever be sadly missed. Much love to your family and friends but knowing your spirit you will be busy in heaven with coordinating some sporting event! Love and smiles- Barb
Karen was a good friend of the men and women of RPD’s Genesee Section, committed to the young people and community that she served at the Flint Street Rec Center. Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
Karen I will be forever thankful for your guidance and unconditional LOVE you have always given me. You always believed in me. You are my HERO, My SAVIOR and My ROCK 2. I will miss you dearly. You are my Heart. I will remember you always with my deepest admiration love and respect. I Love You KPDC XOXO ROCK
I work in the Scott’s Hallmark in Northgate Plaza. Karen would come in and light up the whole store. She would bring us girls candy, and she would always be cheery. We will really miss her.
God gave you to us..a special angel on earth that touched the lives and hearts of many. Thank you for so many fond memories during my MPB years and Edgerton Park. One of my favorite memories will always be you picking up all the girls basketball team for practices in your van- we shared many laughs! Thank you for being so much more to me than a teacher. Words can never express my gratitude to you. Always loved and never forgotten. <3
God Bless Karen because you will be missed more than you could ever know. You lived life hard, worked hard, played hard, but you loved so many even harded. Now you are an angle in heaven to look after your Dad, Mom, Grandma Sarah, Fairy Godmother Aunt Kay and Aunt Angie. Wow a party in Heaven! I will love and miss you always Cuz. Cousin Gail
Karen so many wonderful memories from Edgerton Park Rec. and MPB. Rest in peace
Karen was truly a wonderful person inside and out and will be deeply missed; our street lost “The Mayor” as we would like to kid with her, she is the only women we knew who would come over when we were in the mist of gardening or working outside and tell you that your doing it wrong and then she would do it her way and finish it…we are greatful to have her in our lives and privalleged to live across the street from one of the strongest and out spoken “loud mouth” women we know and we will miss our afternoon weekend drink socials and chats with her Pepsi in hand an adult beverage in ours…RIP Our Dearest Friend
Karen, I will never forget the positive impact you had on my life! Your bright personality and smile will always be in my heart. Til we meet in Heaven XOXO
To know Karen was to get a glimpse of God. She was genuine, free of pretense and cared for each person she encountered. Simply put: she loved, and I trust that now she knows the embrace of Divine Love. The world is a better place because Karen graced it. I feel honored to have known her. Thank you, Karen, for loving us all.
Karen was quite simply a gift to Rochester. When evaluating what someone meant to us a simple question fleshes out the significance. Did they make an impact on their friends, family & community? In this case the answer is an obvious one, without question she left the world a better place because of her presence. Loving, engaged and a positive influence. Can anyone say she didn’t brighten your day? Booming smile and one would feel welcomed by her. There are literally thousand of youths whom were guided and nurtured by her in Rochester. Few people can say they can match her impact upon her community. Quite a precious gift, this Karen Piedici. Rest in Peace.
PATRICK VANPUTTE purchased flowers (Gracious Lavender Basket)
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts. Our deepest sympathy, Patrick and Pamela VanPutte
❤
Karen, you will be truly missed. Thank for being such a great role model for me as a child.
SHEREE HOWARD purchased flowers (A Full Life)
KAREN WAS A JOY TO KNOW AND WE SEND OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY. IN MEMORY OF KAREN,FROM GARY, LAFON AND BRENDA HOWARD
Thank you Karen for all the wonderful Childhood memories.
Thank you Karen for all the wonderful childhood memories.
Karen-We will miss the best gym teacher ever!!! Rest in peace.
“Karen, thank you for all the support and encouragement you always gave, you are loved and will be truly missed”
Karen…..one of the best things that happened in working in the Recreation Bureau was meeting you, way back when. What a character you are. The children and adults that you met along the way were blessed to have you in their life’s pathway. When we see a Pepsi, we will smile, and think of you.
I am truly heart broken. Heaven now has a an angel that I can’t help thinking she is still hard at work making people smile,and helping others . Such a loss to this earth. Rest pacefully Karen up there with your mom and dad. It brings us comfort to know you are in good company. My dad who loved you so much now has a buddy to play cards and laugh as loud as both of you like. Very rare to have someone like you that has made such a huge impact on so many lifes. Lets lift our Pepsi up to you Karen, we will miss you on this earth.
Karen was a wonderful friend to me over the years and a mentor to my three sons, Frank, John, and Anthony. She even taught Frank how to drive! We loved her and will miss her.
To know Karen was to get a glimpse of God. She was genuine, free of pretense and cared for each person she encountered. Simply put: she loved, and I trust that now she knows the embrace of Divine Love. The world is a better place because Karen graced it. I feel honored to have known her. Thank you, Karen, for loving us all.
Karen,
You are one of a kind and I am thankful that you were my mentor and friend. Thank you for being a wonderful and thoughtful woman who, I know, is mentoring beyond now.
Karen you will be greatly missed. I always looked forward to seeing you at family events or at the beach when I took the kids. May you Rest in eternal peace with your mother and father by your side. I will miss you.
Love,
your Fee Fee
KAREN, I DON,T REMEMBER EVER SEEING YOU IN A BAD MOOD. YOU WILL BE MISSED DARLING
Additional Tribute Link: http://youtu.be/MW_FWDQT7lc