66, of Briggs St., Cranston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at RI Hospital in Providence. She was the cherished longtime companion for 23 years of John C. Laurenzo of Cranston. Born in Providence, Karen was the loving daughter of the late Raymond F. and Angela (DiScuillo) Farrell and is survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Karen was an Angel from Heaven. Her strength and faith were her life. She always had a smile throughout her life and disabilities. Karen’s life was surrounded by family, friends, and love. Her late cat Gracie was all her life.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, May 10th at 10 a.m. from the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco Church, 927 Atwood Ave., Johnston at 11 a.m. Burial will be at St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Friday Morning from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 209 W Central St., Natick, MA 01760, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.