John Bligh
- Retired paraprofessional
Karen Kelly, who died of coronavirus at age 64, was a retired paraprofessional who worked in schools in District 75 in the Bronx. In retirement, she lived in Lakewood, New Jersey.
She lovingly supported autistic and other special needs students and is fondly remembered by her former co-workers.
Born in the Bronx, Karen was a consecrated Daughter of St. Francis DeSales and had a close spiritual relationship with the sisters of the Brooklyn Visitation Monastery.
She is survived by her children Christopher and Danielle; her grandchildren Christian, Arianna and Thomas; and her sister Patricia.
I was so sorry to hear about Karen I didn’t know her for a long time I met her through another coworker who would give me a ride home. It was during the winter time while she was still working we would see her in the afternoon at the bus stop she would be asked if she wanted a ride from my coworker sometimes Karen would say yes and sometimes she would say no. I was introduced to her on the afternoon that she did accept the ride and the conversation that we had was actually about how much time she had until retirement. I also think how long she worked with the autistic unit came up and I also told her how long that I worked in my school also as a paraprofessional for 21years. I was thinking to myself that she was a very nice person to talk to. I send my condolences to her family. She will be my thoughts and prayers And also her family
May you rest in peace, dear sister.