Karen Arlene Lorello, 75, from Buckeye, AZ, formerly New Berlin, WI, passed away at her home on January 31, 2023, after a long illness. She is survived by her loving husband, Mariano “Marty,” sons David Lorello of Glendale, AZ, Brian (Stefanie) Lorello of Warwick, NY, Mark (Annie) Lorello of Waxhaw, NC, brother Bruce (Jane) Tecza of Las Vegas, NV, and grandchildren Sophie, Jack, and Nathan.
Karen was born in Passaic, NJ, to the late Edward and Stefanie Tecza. She was a long-time resident of Blooming Grove, NY, and New Berlin, WI. Recently Karen and Marty moved to Buckeye, AZ, to be closer to their son, David, and granddaughter, Sophie, and to get away from the cold Wisconsin winters. Karen was an avid reader and loved keeping up on current events.
Karen was an accomplished RN working in various hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in New York and Wisconsin. She retired from her job as MDS Coordinator for the Community Living Center at the Clement J Zablocki Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI.
The family would like to thank her nurses, caregivers, and wonderful neighbors who cared for her.
A service will be held on February 16 at 1:00 pm at Surprise Funeral Care. Another service will be held at a later date in New Jersey.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.surprisefuneralcare.com for the Lorello family.
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