Karen Kelly

* Retired paraprofessional

Karen Kelly, 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.