Karen Greenberg

Karen was born in Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Hospital, where her mother, Sylvia worked as a private duty nurse. She was the daughter of Samuel and Sylvia Greenberg.

She grew up in Port Chester, New York, the oldest of three, with her sister, Ellen and brother, Frank. After graduating from Port Chester High School, Karen headed to Bennington College in Vermont for a year before spending a summer in Europe taking in all the art museums. Then she returned to NYC to study at The Arts Students League of New York and lived near Greenwich Village where she had many wonderful friends. Karen had some success selling her semi - abstract oil paintings of people and flowers after joining a cooperative art gallery on 10th St. The twenty artist members had solo and group shows, and Karen sold more than anyone else in the gallery. She did supplement her income teaching nursery school and leading after school art programs for children at various churches, community centers; at a Saks Furniture Store she had classes of gifted students. Karen also did some freelance work for publishing houses compiling indexes. Karen also attended the Cooper Union Art School, located in East Village, New York City.

Seeking a better climate, she spent three years in San Francisco and four in Salt Lake City, then moved back east to Greenwich about thirty years ago. She has called Witherell Home since the fall of 2011.

Karen enjoyed painting, cultural activities, such as theatre and music. Karen will be remembered for her good free spirit, beautiful artwork and sense of humor. She enjoyed talking with other residents at Witherell that were interested in the arts. Friends and family loved her deeply.

She is survived by her brother, Frank Greenberg, sister, Ellen Johns, and niece, Rachel Greenberg.

Karen is predeceased by both her parents.

The Greenberg Family sincerely appreciates Nathaniel Witherell staff and nurses for the care they provided to Karen.

Services are private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to American Civil Liberties Union.