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Karen Campana Obituary

Campana, Karen TROY Karen A. Campana, 61, of Troy passed into eternal life suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2013 at Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital in Schenectady surrounded by her loving family. Born in Troy, Karen was the daughter of the late Thomas and Felicia Germano Tedesco and the loving wife of Clement "Chappy" Campana of Troy. Karen was employed by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, Mahr's Tavern and the Red Front for many years. She loved to cook and entertain for her many relatives and friends, especially in her backyard. She loved her home and most days it was a revolving door. Karen enjoyed arts and crafts, playing "her numbers" and her trips up and down Hoosick Street. Her greatest joy in life was caring for her family and friends. Karen was a graduate of St. Mary's Grammar School and Catholic Central High School, both in Troy. She was a communicant of St. Anthony of Padua Shrine Church and the former St. Mary's Church, Troy. In addition to her loving husband, Karen is survived by her daughters, Amy (George) Zanaros and Kari (John) Pepe and her cherished granddaughter, Gianna Felicia Pepe. Karen is survived by her sister, Laurie (Anthony) Muscatello and Laurie's family, Melissa (Chris) Garber, Jennifer (Chris) Harkin, Ashley, and Kevin Hart and Todd Smith. She is also survived by her loving cousin and "sister", Susan (Sam) Valenti and their family Talia, Tori and Anthony Valenti. Karen is survived by and was special sister-in-law to Patty and Bill Campana and was a special aunt to Bill (Beth) Campana. She is also survived by her father-in-law, Jerry Campana and brother-in-law, John (Deb) Campana. Karen is survived by her special cousin, Eileen Herald. Karen is also survived by her many special aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. The funeral for Karen will be held on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. from the Bocketti Funeral Home, 336 Third Street, Troy and at 9:30 a.m. from St. Anthony of Padua Shrine Church, 28 State Street, Troy where a mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Rev. Mario F. Julian O.F.M., Pastor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may call at the funeral home on Monday from 3 p.m. - 8 p.m. Entombment St. Mary's Mausoleum, Troy. Contributions in Karen's memory may be made to, Dee's Kids, Inc., 2 Jovan Court, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

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Published by Albany Times Union from Aug. 25 to Aug. 26, 2013.

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Mary French

September 18, 2013

Clem, I just read the email about your loss of your wife. I am so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and yours. Mary French

Ellen Fortune

September 8, 2013

Chappy, I just found out today about Karen, I am so sorry. She was a wonderful person.

Francie Horton

September 7, 2013

Thinking of the Campana family & friends on Karen's birthday. Although the day most surely was heartbreaking, I hope happy memories brought some smiles. RIP Karen.

Barry, Leslie Alexis and Nicholas Foster

September 1, 2013

Clem and family we are so sorry for your loss. In Gods hands he will take Karen, but in your heart she will remain. Bless you and your family.

Agnes Zink

August 31, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

The Yonkers Family

August 30, 2013

Bill & Family,

I am truly sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Donna McClure

August 28, 2013

So sorry for your loss, Karen was loved by all!

Anthony Viola

August 27, 2013

Chappy and family,
We we're saddened to hear about Karen. You're in our thoughts.
Tony and Jill Viola

Michael Dinova

August 27, 2013

Clem,

I am truly sorry to hear about Karen's passing. I apologize for not being able to attend the wake, but I was out of town.

Karen was a great person and will be greatly missed.

Karen Chiera

August 27, 2013

Chappy and family, I was very sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you all and Karen. Sincerely, Karen Bruno Chiera

Bridget McFall

August 27, 2013

Kari and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers. I remember heading to your house downtown to hang out and your mom always was cooking us a delicious Italian feast and then when you moved she was always there and comforting us when we had our "drama" and always filling our bellies with her delicious cooking. I have fond memories of your mother and hope you find some peace knowing she is now watching over you and your beautiful daughter.

Love,

Bridget

Ken Casey

August 27, 2013

Chappy, Amy and Kari,
My deepest condolences to you at this terribly tough time. Karen was a wonderful person who loved you, her family, very much. She had a heart of gold. May she rest in peace.
Ken Casey

Cathy Kilmer

August 27, 2013

Clem, my deepest condolences to you and your family at this difficult time.

Shirley(Giuliano) Miller-Ruhtz

August 27, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. I went to school with Karen and Patty. I use to see Karen at RPI and the Red Front. She was great person. RIP Karen.

Dodie & Jack Byrne

August 27, 2013

Our sincere condolences and prayers go out to the Campana Family in this time of sorrow..

Donna Schrader Mullahey

August 27, 2013

Laurie - my deepest condolence to you and your family at this difficult time. Her memory will live on forever in your hearts

Kevin and Susan Hicks

August 27, 2013

Our Deepest sympathy to Amy and the entire Camapana Family.
(God Bless)

August 27, 2013

To Karen's family, We were so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. We will keep all of you in our prayers today.

Paula and Bob Milhizer Chicago, Illinois

August 27, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Lynn Coffey

August 27, 2013

Dear Chappy, Kari, Amy and Family,

Our hearts are saddened with the loss of such a special, kind hearted - gentle soul.

I can still see Karen's smile and how she would always laugh and just shake her head at me - I loved to make her laugh - she was always a dear friend to us all - especially when dad was sick. I will never forget her kindness and warm spirit.

Thinking of you all and sending our warmest condolences....

Lynn & Reene Coffey

Jeannine Fusco

August 27, 2013

Chappy and Family,
I was so sad to hear about Karen's passing. My sincere condolences to the entire family. I pray for you to find peace and solice, knowing she is at eternal rest with our Father in Heaven. Love to all.

August 27, 2013

Chappy and Family--We were so saddened to hear of Karen's passing. Karen was a wonderful person who was loved by all. Hold on to your memories and she will always be with you. Gold Bless you Karen.

Theresa Agars, Ann Marie & Mike Garner

Patty Weaver-Lipscomb

August 27, 2013

Remembering Karen as a wonderful party planner at Red Front...with a hug and a Smile..always! Thinking of you Chappy and family...a beautiful tribute! With love and prayers, Patty

kevin garmley

August 26, 2013

To Clem,and Family,May the beautiful memories live on in you're hearts.

Yolanda Sorrento Caol

August 26, 2013

My sincere condolences to Karen's entire family. She was a genuinely nice person who everyone liked and will be dearly missed. May all your many memories of her be of great comfort during this sad time. R.I.P. Karen.

kevin garmley

August 26, 2013

To Clem,and Family,May the beautiful memories,stay forever in you're hearts.

Susan Mangione

August 26, 2013

Chappy, Amy, Keri and family. There are not enough words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Karen was such a special caring, nurturing and fun person. I have many wonderful childhood memories of living on Fifth Avenue, St. Mary''s School and Catholic High. There was also a few good, hilarious camping trips to Hearthstone in Lake George, along with Patty and Billy in our younger days. Karen was such a great friend. She will be missed but she will always be in my heart. I hope you can find peace in your wonderful memories of your beautiful wife and Mom. Rest in peace Karen.

Kelly OBrien

August 26, 2013

Kari and family,
My heart and prayers go out to you. May your cherished memories bring you peace.

Mary Ennis Mazzarillo Armao

August 26, 2013

To Karen's Family
I was so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. I've known her many years since St Mary's School. She always had a smile and kind word for everyone. My prayers are with her and your family. May you rest in peace friend.

michael marro

August 26, 2013

chappy, and family, we pass on our sincerest heartfelt condolonces to you all.it was always a pleasure bringing the family down to the red front when karen was working.she was always so great to our children.a very special person.keep the faith.r.i.p. karen.

Tina Mone

August 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all the family
Karen was such a great person! When we would go to the Red Front, Karen was right there with a big smile on her face and asking how everyone was doing at the EOC. I was very sad to hear the news of her passing. It won't be the same without her.
Much love and prayers for God's strength in this time of loss.

philip spiak

August 26, 2013

clem and family i am shocked and sadened for your family my prayers are with you

August 26, 2013

CHAPPY AND FAMILY SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A GREAT LADY AND WILL BE GREATLY MISSED CHARLIE AND NANCY DOYLE

Deborah canfield

August 26, 2013

Chappy, children ,Laurie and all of you who Loved her. There are no words to say that will make you all feel better at this crippling time, someone said it right, God only takes the best,Thank you Karen for all of your support you gave my Family, May you all find comfort and Peace in the Love and support from Family and Friends,Peace and Love to all of you,The Canfield Family

Nina & Frank Merola

August 26, 2013

We are sorry for your loss. Our thought and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.

Melinda (Cooney) Koops and Family

August 26, 2013

Amy and Kari, I am so sorry to hear of your moms passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this awful time.

Sheila Gould

August 26, 2013

Kari . . . I am so very sorry to hear about your mom! I know she was such an amazing mom to you & your sister. My heart aches for you! Heaven is VERY lucky to have her.

Michael and Linda Esposito

August 26, 2013

Chappy & Family...our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. There are no words to provide comfort, but know that Karen will be forever in your hearts.

Nancy (Weaver)Boardman & Family

August 26, 2013

To the Campana family, we are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Bob Weaver

August 26, 2013

Clem and family, sorry to here about the loss of Karen. Always a smile and kind words when every I met here. I go pack about 45 years ago when I first met here at Prospect Park Pool. I was the director when she and Patty work that summer. They love working at the pool, they were always together, you never see one with out the other. And to think they went on to Married twins Bill and Clem Campany. For all the years As a Pool Director this story was at the top of my list of favorite. RIP Karen, there was no one better.

August 26, 2013

Dear Chappy, Keri, Amy and family, We share in your trememdous loss. Karen was a dear cousin who put her family above all other matters and you are are living proof of her care, devotion and love. May she rest in peace. Love, John, Wende and Julia Tedesco

August 26, 2013

Mr. Campana, Amy & George, and Kari & John,

Sorry to hear about the passing of your Wife/Mom. I will always remember her warm welcoming smile and her big heart.

Sincerely,

Angela and Eric Strang

Bob Weaver

August 26, 2013

Chappy and family, sorry to hear about Karen. I have many memories of Karen for the past 45 years, but the one that I remember the best was at Prospect Park Pool when I was the director. Karen and Patty work the summer at the pool, and how they loved those times in there life. But most of all Karen and Patty went on to unite with two Ida Hill boys Bill and Clem Campana. Karen always had a smile and kind words every time I met here. RIP Karen

Janice Wilkens

August 26, 2013

dear Amy, may memories of your beautiful mother give you comfort.

Ann Marie & Bob Coulombe

August 26, 2013

Dear Clem and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. May God comfort you with his strength and guidance.

August 26, 2013

Dear Clem and Family,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Sincerely
Marion Field

August 26, 2013

Dear Chappy and Family,

I was sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers and thougts are with you.

Maraion Field

Jamie and Will Brown

August 26, 2013

Amy, George and family,

We are deeply saddened by your loss. Please know that Will and I are thinking of you and your family and sending you all our love.

John ONeill

August 26, 2013

To the Campana Family, my heartfelt condolences to you all,I met Karen at Mahr's and the Red Front and always knew she is a special Lady, may she Rest in Peace....

August 26, 2013

TO THE CAMPANA FAMILY,SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS.KAREN WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON.SINCERELY SANDY & KENNY GWINN

Robert and Kimberly Mergen

August 26, 2013

Amy and family - Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Our warmest condolences,

Linda Knightes

August 26, 2013

Kari & John,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers

Paul and Pam Santandera

August 26, 2013

Chappy and family,we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kathy Casey-Mazzrillo

August 26, 2013

I am truly sorry to hear of your great loss. Karen was special to everyone who knew her. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers

August 26, 2013

Keri and family,

We are so sorry to hear about you loss,our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Theresa and Antoinette Muscatiello,Latham NY

bill vansteenburg

August 26, 2013

so long my friend may God be with your family

Rita Valenti

August 26, 2013

Dear Chappy and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.

Bob & Dawn Signoracci

August 26, 2013

Clem & family,
We are so sorry to lean of Karen's passing. May she rest in peace and God bless you.

Ken Zalewski

August 26, 2013

Chappy, Amy, Kari, and family,

I am so sorry to hear that Karen has left us. I will never forget her hospitality and incredible food. I was always made to feel welcome in your home, and I am truly grateful that I had the opportunity to know Karen. She will be truly missed.

Debbie Walker-Barnes

August 26, 2013

Chappy and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Karen was a great person and will be truly missed. Our thoughts are with all of you during this very difficult time.
Debbie Walker Barnes and Family

Lisa & Mike Layman

August 26, 2013

We are blessed to have known such a beautiful, caring & loving woman. Thank You for being a 2nd mother to us, for welcoming us into your family, for all of the wonderful meals, the laughs & the memories. You will be dearly missed.

August 26, 2013

Amy and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Vaillancourt

pame eggsware

August 26, 2013

To Karen's family and friends...
I have known Karen for a long time at the Red Front. Then we had granddaughters born weeks apart and became "special" friends. I known she is in that special place gracing everyone with her smile.

Tuesday lunch at the Red Front will not be the same.....
Pame

Jennifer Borden

August 26, 2013

Kari and Family,

So sorry to hear of this terrible news. Your mom was a wonderful woman. My prayers are with you as youryou come to grips with this tragedy.

Again, my condolences to the entire Campana family.

Ann Dillenbeck

August 26, 2013

My deepest condolences to the entire Campana family.

August 25, 2013

Chappy,

I received a call from my brother John this evening who told me of Karen's death. I am so sorry to have received this news. I haven't seen you, Karen, or any of the Germano family in a long time, but please know that I am saddened by Karen's death and will remember her and your family in my prayers. Jerry Dowdell (Fr. Aaron M. Dowdell, O.SS.T.)

Carol O'Meara

August 25, 2013

To the Campana Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss..Karen was a very special person in so many ways,my thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. God Bless!

Kathy (Cook) McMahon

August 25, 2013

I was shocked and saddened to hear about Karen's passing. I've known Karen most of my life, starting at St Marys then on to Catholic High. She was a real sweetheart. My thoughts and prayers go out to all who loved her. RIP my friend.

Peg Rosamilia

August 25, 2013

Chappy and family. Lou and I are deeply saddened by this sudden and unexpected loss of Karen. She was such a compassionate lady and always caring for everyone! The kindness she always showed to Stephanie will never be forgotten. I am sure Steph welcomed her with open arms when she reached her eternal home. Much love and comfort during this most difficult time. Lou and Peg Rosamilia

Bocketti Funeral Home

August 25, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Sharon - Larry King

August 25, 2013

Amy and Family,, we are so very sorry for your loss. Prayers for you all in these difficult days.

Linda Mantello

August 25, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Karen. She always had a smile on her face and a warm heart. My condolences to her family. She will be truly missed.

christina merrill

August 25, 2013

Campana family, I am very sorry for your loss

Sandy & Jim Westhead

August 25, 2013

Chappy, girls, Laurie and family, words cannot express my sorrow on losing Karen. A good person through and through from when she was a kid and we first met. All the time spent in the Tedesco home will always be in my heart. You made me part of your family, a love I will never forget. Karen is now reunited with her mom, a void, now filled again. Just know you have a special Angel to watch over you all as your family grows. You will always have her love in your heart. Chappy, that love that showed on your "first date" just got stronger as the years went by. Love and prayers.

Sharon Mccann

August 25, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family..Karen may you rest in peace.

Michele Mamone-Jeffs

August 25, 2013

The Campana family, I was so deeply saddened to here of your loss. No words can express the sorrow. May you find comfort in your memories. Remember she'd want you all to be happy and continue to celebrate life. May God bless you all.

Re

August 25, 2013

My deepest condolences, may God draw close to you as you draw close him at this time of trial.

Rick and Fran Sprague

August 25, 2013

Clem and family, our sincerest sympathies on the loss of your beloved Karen! She will always be an angel on your shoulder and a loving memory within your hearts.

Patrick Lance

August 25, 2013

To Clem and family
My sincere condolences.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Josephine Esposito

August 25, 2013

Karen was a wonderful friend, mother, wife,and grandmother. Family and friends meant everything to her. She is in Heaven with her friends Rosie and Kathleen. Chappy we extend our heartfelt condolence to you and the
girls. Love Josephine, Kyla & Mikel

Frances Cesta

August 25, 2013

Chappy,Amy,Kari,and Campana Family
There are no words only prayers for each of you.may your love and cherished memories console you.Karen was truly an amazing person who loved and helped everyone.Karen May you peacefully rest in God's garden as you join the angels.God only picks the best.Truly loved and sadly missed by all.

Rick and Lisa Buffaline

August 25, 2013

Amy and George,
We were stunned by the news of Karen's passing. We loved seeing her at the Red Front - she was always cracking a joke and making others smile. She was a very sweet woman and we hope that your memories will give you comfort during this difficult time.

stacey riley

August 25, 2013

Karen as far back as my memory can go you were there. Always an amazing selfless person. Constantly taking care of everyone you ever met. I will always remember and cherish the memories I have of you. All the sleep overs when I was little, summers in the pool and you always forcing me to eat. My children are blessed with those same memories. We were blessed to have known you. You will be missed dearly and forever loved. What an amazing beautiful woman you were and everyone who met you knew how special you were. God Bless you Chappy, Amy, Kari and Gigi, I wish there was something I could do. But Im always here if you need anything. I love you guys. You are all truly amazing beautiful people. Stay strong. xoxo

August 25, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Karen was a wonderful person and always offered a kind word.
With deepest sympathy, Jim and Lisa Phillips and family

August 25, 2013

Chappy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your tremendous loss - there really are no words. May God Bless you and the memories of Karen carry you through this very difficult time.
Gina Valenti

Michael Reinhart-Marcucci

August 25, 2013

Amy and family, Im so very sorry for your the loss of your mother, i cannot imagine, Im sure my sister Theresa is right by your side and if you need anything do not hesitate! again Im truly sorry!

August 25, 2013

Chappy and Family I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. She is a Angel now watching over all of us. Be strong because she will always be in your hearts. RIP Karen Love & Prayers Tracy

philip coli

August 25, 2013

to my oldest cousin....it was a shock to hear of your passing away...I will miss you for all the things we did together when growing up and for the help you aways gave our family...my boys will miss you as well...god rest in piece

Kate (Houghtaling) Horan

August 25, 2013

Amy, Kari, and family : i am so sad to hear about Mrs. Campana. When taking care of her at St. Peter's i got to know her and her family well and i always felt the love and support you all gave her as soon as i would walk in the room. My heart and prayers go out to you all. She carried a light about her and always made you feel appreciated and welcome. She loved you guys so much and it was always obvious how much you all loved her. My sincere condolences to you. God bless you, i will keep her memory alive in my heart. I'm blessed to have known her for those days under our care. With love always...

Mary Miele

August 25, 2013

We are very sorry for your loss. Karen was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed by so many. R.I.P. Karen You will always be in our hearts. Mary and Angelo Miele

Felicia Coli

August 25, 2013

God Only Takes The Best
God saw you were getting tired, and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around you and whispered 'COME WTH ME' with tearful eyes we watched you, and saw you pass away. Although we LOVED you deerly, we could not make you stay. A GOLDEN HEART stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. GOD BROKE OUR HEARTS TO PROVE TO US, HE ONLY TAKES THE BEST.
I love you, love Fe

Mike McNulty & Family

August 25, 2013

Chappy and Family: I am shocked and saddened to learn of Karen's passing. I am deeply sorry for your tremendous loss.

Penny Bonesteel

August 25, 2013

Clem, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this most difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.

Kathy Anglum

August 25, 2013

Your family is in my prayers. I remember Karen always with a smile and a good word. My husband Bobby and I went to high school with Karen class of 69'. My Bobby died Aug 15th when I saw the notice about Karen I thought to myself Bobby will see her in heaven. What a beautiful write up about family and friends. God bless you all.

Sabina and Mike Dinardo

August 25, 2013

To my best friend Kari, Amy, Chappy,Gianna, George, and John, Laurie and family,
The sudden and unexpected loss of Karen took us all by surprise. May you cherish every memory you have. You all carry a piece of Karen with you and will continue with her passion and love for cooking, crafts, and most of all welcoming others into her home. Your mother and wife was such a fabulous and caring person. We have lost a truly incredible woman. Our hearts go out to all of you. Much love and sympathy,
Sabina, Mike, Michael, Dominic, and Juliana

The Veronese Family

August 25, 2013

To Chappy and family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.

Tom Killips

August 25, 2013

Clem & family, my sincerest condolences. I am sorry for your loss...to young.

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