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KAREN FORBES Obituary

Karen Elizabeth Rapicano Forbes Mother and sister, of Belmar Karen Elizabeth Rapicano Forbes, 57, died peacefully at home in Belmar, N.J., on Aug. 13, 2015. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. at Saint Philomena Church in Livingston, N.J. Ms. Forbes was the daughter of the late John and Mary Rapicano, who resided in Livingston. She was a member of Saint Philomena Church, where she attended grade school. She was also a graduate of Livingston High School. Ms. Forbes is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Forbes, and by her siblings, Marianne, Catherine, Christopher, John, and Robert Rapicano, and Linda Burgess. She was also a sister of the recently deceased Richard Rapicano, and ex-wife of recently deceased Bryan Forbes of Belmar. She will be greatly missed by many other relatives and friends. Contributions in her memory can be made to any Jersey Shore Restoration Project.

Published by The Star-Ledger on Aug. 30, 2015.
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The memory of your light and love fills my dreams, dear sister.

Cathy Rapicano

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August 24, 2023

Still seeing you in my dreams, and I wake so much happier than I used to. "MegaLove" across the Universe

Cathy Rapicano

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August 24, 2020

October 18, 2019

October 18, 2019

Lighting up my dreams as you have, dear Butterfly, it's time to sleep and visit with you now. Soon we shall be together again, for all time. I love you. ❣

Cathy Rapicano

October 18, 2019

Cathy Rapicano

October 18, 2019

Karen i am so deeply saddened to hear of your passing as well as brian, i knew u both and loved you both ,we had a lot of good times together,karen when i think of you i am reminded,of what a great mom u were ,u and brian lived for alex,when times were tough for me karen u were the first person to offer me a place to stay and i spent the whole summer with youwhen i think of those times it was some of the most fun i ever had .you were a wonderful friend.iwill think if you with only fond memories and i laugh when i think of the crazy times we had,i will miss you forever my dear friend,myheart goes out to you ,alex god bless you and be with ,your parents will not suffer any more theyare in gods arms now,until i see youAgain my. Friend you will remain in my heart,your friend paula

pauls abeel-voss

September 6, 2015

Miss you my friend, more than words can express. Love, prayers and strength for the family. I see you in my dreams & hear your voice. Rest in peace our forever angel, our spirit in the sky. Love & peace...until we meet again

Laura Michele

August 31, 2015

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