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Karen Raike Brandon

FUNERAL HOME

Posten-McGinley Funeral Home

59 E Lincoln Ave

Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey

Karen Brandon Obituary

Name: Calling hours for Karen Raike Brandon
Start: 2016-11-03T18:00:00.000Z
End: 2016-11-03T20:00:00.000Z
Location: Posten-McGinley Funeral Home

Karen Raike Brandon

AGE: 51 • Neptune

Karen Raike Brandon, 51 of Neptune, NJ Entered into eternal life on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was born in Red Bank, NJ and resided in the shore area before moving to Neptune in 2001.

Mrs. Brandon was employed by the Dept. of the Navy at NWS Earle as a Utilities Supervisor for over 30 yrs.

Mrs. Brandon was pre-deceased by her father, Arthur Raike, Jr. She is survived by her son, Kyle and his wife Julia Brandon of Morganville, NJ, her mother, Joan Raike of Eatontown, NJ, a brother Gary Raike of Woodridge, Ill, and her twin sister, Kelly Raike-Brand of Oakhurst, NJ.

Relatives & friends are invited to call at Posten's Funeral Home, (www.Postens funeralhome.com) 59 E. Lincoln Ave. at Central & E. Garfield Ave. Atlantic Highlands, NJ on Thursday, 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 AM from the Lincroft Bible Church, 790 Newman Springs Rd. Lincroft, NJ. Interment will be in Fair View Cemetery, Middletown, NJ.

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Published by Asbury Park Press on Nov. 1, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Karen Brandon

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18 Entries

November 5, 2016

Karen, I am so sad we only reconnected a few short years ago through Facebook. You were one of the first people I met when I worked at the Gundeck and one of my biggest supporters when I decided to join the Navy! I was so thankful when I ended up getting stationed at Earle and we were able to hang out all over again. I will cherish our friendship and all the outrageous memories we had together! Until we meet again My Friend! ❤

November 5, 2016

Sending our prayers to the entire Raike Family.
May your great memories help you through this difficult time.
Cynthia Joy

Lauren Brand

November 4, 2016

I am saddened that I can not be there to say my goodbyes. You were an amazing daughter, sister, mother, and aunt. I will never forget when you welcomed me into your family with open arms as your niece. You told me if I ever needed anything that I didn't want my dad or kelly to know not to hesitate to call you. At that moment my thought was.. wow this is awesome I'm getting a cool aunt. You were understanding, you were such an easy person to talk to. During the time I had with you, you were proud and supportive of me. You were my biggest Facebook fan ahaha! You always liked my stuff and sent encouraging and thoughtful messages my way. You will be forever missed Aunt Karen.
Sending my love and support to my family at home during this time.

Lori Krikorian Giudice

November 3, 2016

My twin and I (Lori and Linda Giudice) remember vividly our time playing Lincroft softball as kids with Karen and Kelly 40 years ago.
I was saddened to hear about Karen's passing today!
Our prayers are with all of you!!

November 3, 2016

I am very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She was a fighter and never seemed to lose hope. She was a great inspiration to me and gave me great support in my own battle. My thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences to her family and friends.
Al Jannett

Isa Fowler

November 3, 2016

I am very sorry for your family's loss. We appreciated all the support Karen gave to the animals here at the Monmouth County SPCA~

George Mills

November 3, 2016

We are saddened to hear of the loss of a great person. I've known Karen for most of my years working at Earle. Our families lives have shared similar paths. Our kids attended RBC and Monmouth University. We shared lots of bleacher time as they played football and basketball. We attended the same graduations. We have lost a good, kind and caring person. She will be missed by all of her coworkers. Deneise and I would like to offer our sincere condolences to Kyle, Kelly, Don and family.

Marisa Carney

November 3, 2016

Thoughts and prayers for your family during this time. May you always be remembered. Rest Peacefully ❤

Kevin O'Malley

November 2, 2016

I worked with Karen many years at Earle, and her loss is so, so hard to take. She was as dedicated and competent a worker as Earle ever had - and as dedicated a fan as the Dallas Cowboys could ever want. It was a pleasure to drop by and see her, and her friendly laugh and smile came from a jolly soul. Whenever I pass her office building, I'll always see her, sitting under the tree out front, giving me a wave. My condolences to all of the family, and God rest your soul, Karen - from Kevin O'Malley, Earle PWD.

Barry Shpil

November 2, 2016

Though I've only had occasional contact with Karen over the years since I departed NWS Earle in 2000, I was very saddened to hear of her passing. Luckily I was able to keep up with Karen over the last several years as Facebook friends, which allowed me, albeit from afar, to watch Kyle mature and thrive under the eye of his proud mother. In the nine years we worked together at Earle Karen was not only a rock, she was a rock star. She could be depended on to get the job, any job, done and done well; it's safe to say that I learned more from Karen than she ever learned from me.

To both Karen's immediate family and to her Earle family (who was my own family for a short while), I offer my sincere condolences on the loss of our colleague and friend.

To Kyle, your Mom always spoke well of you; it was obvious in her words and in her eyes that she not only loved you deeply, she was also very, very proud of you...I know she still is, and will always be.

Godspeed.

Patti Anderson/Shaw

November 1, 2016

I am so sorry for this loss. I go way back with Karen to the days of River Plaza/Lincroft Chargers and parties as we got older. I was 4 years older than her but it NEVER mattered, she was awesome. My heartfelt condolences to all.

Patti Anderson/Shaw

November 1, 2016

I'm so sorry for this loss. I new Karen way back when from River Plaza Lincroft Chargers, from going out "partying" way back when. I was 4 years older than her but it never mattered, we had so much fun together. This is just not fair. My heartfelt condolences to the whole family.

Rob Johnson

November 1, 2016

My deepest sorrows to Kyle and family. Ive known Karen since May 2004 when we moved next door to her and since then besides being neighbors we became friends and then family. Watching Kyle grow from a kid to a married man with guidance from Karen. I still cant believe it and tremble while writing these words. The last time we spoke Karen told me when she was finished with all this mess in her words, we were going to share a 12 pack of Coors lights. You got it Karen, in the next life. Till then my friend, RIP. Rob Johnson and family.

November 1, 2016

Kyle and Family: I have know Karen for over 25 Years and she was always such a pleasant person and always extremely competent in her jobs at NWS Earle. God-Speed Karen.

Tom High, Howell

November 1, 2016

I'm very sorry for your lose. I will remember Karen in my prayers.

Phil Siciliano

Mike and Wanda Chevalier

November 1, 2016

It is with such a sad heart that we write this. Karen was a wonderful co worker and friend. May all her fond memories forever bring a smile to all that knew and loved her. Rest peacefully Karen. Mike and Wanda Chevalier

Nancy O'Brien

November 1, 2016

I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. she was a great person and I have very fond memories of all the fun we had in high school. Karen and your family are in my prayers.

Gary Emerick

October 31, 2016

Kelly, Don and Family
So sorry to here of Karen's passing. I worked for many years with Karen at Earle. She was a great co worker and friend and was always there to help and assist if I needed. I hope that you can find comfort knowing that she was a tremendous person and that your memories are all good ones.

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