Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
5200 Sheridan Drive
Williamsville, New York
Karen MERCURIO Obituary
(nee Glasser)
May 14, 2023; of Snyder, NY; age 75; Forever true love and joy of her husband, John Mercurio, for more than 45 years of the happiest marriage on earth. Eternally beloved and adored mother, role model and hero of children Gina Crossey, Erin Gerchick, Emily Clifford, Rebecca Mercurio, Christina Pagano and Patrick Mercurio, and treasured grandmother to their 14 children; and cherished mother-in-law to their spouses, Michael, Keith, Ian, Michael and Julie. Daughter of the late Benjamin and Doris Glasser, dearest sister of Joan Glasser and Robert, Michael and Maria Mercurio. Karen influenced and molded generations of young children as a teacher for over 25 years. She was deeply and dearly respected, admired and loved by her students, their parents and her colleagues. Karen was often assigned some of the most difficult to manage students because of her extraordinary ability to reach and motivate them, and had one of the first prekindergarten classes to integrate behaviorally disordered children into a mainstream of instruction. She was known everywhere for her warmth, her gentleness and her constant kindness. We, her family, will carry her heart always in our now broken hearts. God must be so happy to have her back home. A prayer service will be held on Saturday May 20th at 9:00 AM sharp at the (Amherst Chapel) AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC., 5200 Sheridan Drive (corner of Hopkins Rd.). A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Michael R.C. Church 651 Washington St. Buffalo, NY at 10:00 AM following the prayer service. Please assemble at church. Share condolences at
|www.AMIGONE.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Karen MERCURIO
Tom Takac
December 31, 2023
John, I was with my brother Norm and he told me that Karen has passed. I am so very sorry to hear this. I know how deeply you loved her. Norm and I pray for you and your loving family. Tom and Norm Takac
Jerry White
May 30, 2023
John, I am just now learning about the passing of your wife. I understand and feel your pain, and my prayers are with you.
Jerry White
Daniel Norton
May 23, 2023
Dear John and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of you. We know that Karen was loved deeply and loved all of you with kind and strong passionate love. Her loss will be felt and the memory of her will always remain within all of you.
Dan and Gloria Norton
Nicki calabrese
May 23, 2023
With sincere sympathy & much love to John & his beautiful family.
May Karen´s memory be a blessing, always~
Peace,
Nicki Calabrese
Elaine Rinfrette
May 22, 2023
So sorry John. The pain of losing someone so loved is incredibly difficult. Time will help but the wound of such a loss will forever ache. Be gentle with yourself as you heal. My deepest sympathy.
Mary Jo Lahiff
May 20, 2023
Karen was a good friend who always tried to help others. She loved and cared for her family, friends and students. It was a privilege to teach with Karen at School 90. I admired her dedication to her students and learned alot from her.
Maryanne and Alan
May 20, 2023
Karen...We don't have words to express how much we love you and how devastated we are to lose you...But we will never really lose you because you will live on forever in our thoughts and in our hearts.
Diane McDonell
May 17, 2023
To quote James Taylor ,who I know you loved his music. "I alway thought I would see you again." I have always believed those who pass away during the Easter season had to be very special people. Being the wonderful mom that I know you were to your children and the school mom to a very large number of children , God chose a very special day to call you home. I will remember and miss you forever.
Kristen Aquilina
May 17, 2023
Karen was my mentor at school 90 when I was a student at Buffalo State fine 2009-2010. We instantly connected because of our similar philosophies and dispositions of teaching young learners. She invited me to be her student teacher, so I was able to work with her for an entire year. The lessons and pedagogical knowledge I acquired from Karen play a part in my daily life as a mother and a current teacher. She was one of the GREATEST teachers in Buffalo...she was so passionate, energetic and engaging. I will miss her dearly, as we always kept in touch. I hope she's resting peacefully. I'm so sorry to hear family...I know how dearly she loved her husband and daughters. She spoke of you constantly I'm so honored I was able to work with her, and learn from her...she changed my life forever and left a lasting imprint...I'll continue to make her proud in the classroom as long as I'm able.
Ron Scoma and Deborah Metz
May 17, 2023
John, we are so sorry for your and your family´s loss. God bless.
Dan and Sandy
May 16, 2023
Our hearts break for dear Karen and her family. We truly learned much about early childhood education from Karen, and with her brilliant insight and inspiration, hundreds of other teachers now have the knowledge and understanding necessary to change the futures of thousands of young children. Karen's fingerprints are truly on eternity. Karen has truly made the world a much better and happier place for all the little lives that have been entrusted into her care. She will forever be remembered as a pioneer and guiding light in the education of young children, and I have never met an educator with such love and respect for her little sweethearts. She is, and will always be, an inspiration to all who know her.
Love, prayers, trust, and hope for brighter, happier days ahead! God is love and He, in His infinite wisdom, often surprises us with blessings and healing when we least expect it!
Love,
Sandy and Dan
Terri Campbell
May 16, 2023
Dear John and family,
What a huge loss for you and our community. I met Karen just once last year and felt so welcomed into your home and her presence. She was warm, gracious, funny, and exuded a certain "lightness" that I found embracing. My condolences to you all as you celebrate her life and love.
Donna Grasela
May 16, 2023
John, Gina, Erin,Emily and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful person and we are so lucky to have known her...Ted, Donna Matthew and Nicholas Grasela
Showing 1 - 14 of 14 results
Make a Donation
in Karen MERCURIO's name
Memorial Events
for Karen MERCURIO
Funeral services provided by:
Amigone Funeral Home, Inc. - Amherst Chapel - Williamsville5200 Sheridan Drive, Williamsville, NY 14221
How to support Karen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Karen MERCURIO's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
