Karen A. Berndt
August 14, 1953 ~ January 11, 2021
Born in:
Rochester , NY
Resided in:
Greece , NY
Karen A. Berndt
Greece: Monday, January 11, 2021 at age 67 due to complications of Covid 19. Predeceased by her parents, Rudy and Concetta Sabatini. Survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Gene Berndt; her sons, David (Chris) Bellian and Jay (Barbara) Berndt; loving grandchildren, Alison (Matt) Vogel, Julie (Matt) Smith, Lisa (Joe) Buda, Lauren (John) Sheldon, Andrew, Evan and Tyler Berndt; great-grandson, Brandt Vogel; her brothers and sisters, Patrick (Helen) Sabatini, David Sabatini, Joe Retta, Sandy Louis, Elizabeth Goldberg; many nieces and nephews; special friends at the Lamplighter Restaurant and Lakeshore County Club.
No prior calling. Her Celebration of Life will be held at a later date due to Covid 19. Private Entombment, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Honor Flight Rochester in her memory.
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I am so sad to hear of Karen’s passing. She was a special lady and will be missed by so many… May she rest in complete peace and her memory be a blessing.. I prayer for strength for her husband and family
My thought and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Rest In Peace my cousin.
My heartfelt condolences to Gene and family. May God hold you in his arms during this difficult time.
Debbie, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear, dear friend.❤
Such a great loss. Thoughts and prayers to her families and friends.🙏🙏
My most sincere condolences..such a loss
My deepest condolences. Love and prayers go out to Karen, Gene and family🙏🏼💕❤️
xoxo
Karen will be missed by many, that beautiful smile , that great sense of humor, and the warmth and love she showed everyone she came in contact with. We will always have a spot in our hearts for Karen.
Gene and family, so sorry for you’re loss. She was a wonderful woman, always a pleasure to talk with. You’re all in our thoughts and prayers.
Heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Gene and the family. We feel blessed that we got to know her and cheer her on at bowling.
Gene and family, my prayers and thoughts are with you. Karen always had a smile and hello at Lakeshore Country Club for me and always left me feeling happy. My heart aches for her family and friends.
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your family Gene. Karen was a great lady with a giving and infectious personna. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know her. God bless.
Will miss you Karen!!! It was such a privilege to know you!!
R.I.P. beautiful lady & friend … I’ll miss you 😢
With sincere and deepest sympathy.
As Brother and Sister, growing up apart always felt weird. But these last few years Karen and I became very close. Phone calls, Food, golfing and curse words abound!
Journey on my Feisty Sister. Love, Joey
So sorry to hear about Karen. She was a wonderful person. Please always remember she is up looking down over all of you with Uncle Rudy and Aunt Tweety🥰
Always in our hearts and memories. Love you, Kar-Bear.
Lisa and Joe
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Gene and family,
I am blessed to have met you and Karen through our mutual friend Debbie George. We shared some wonderful laughs and chats. Karen always came with a smile and a kiss. Thinking of you all and sending many prayers.
Karen – I regret that so many years went by before I really got to know you. Now, gone too soon. May your journey bring you peace and happiness. MY sympathy to Gene and family.
What a beautiful picture of Karen & wonderful tributes. I haven’t played golf with Karen in a long time but I still think of her when I have a wayward shot. She taught me “my towards are off” which she picked up from one of her other friends. Always funny, smiling, & friendly. All my memories of her are good ones. Rest in peace my friend! Our sincere sympathy to Gene & family.
I am missing our conversations full of laughs, opinions, and reminiscing about the old days. I miss hearing your voice and seeing your great smile! I miss how you cared so much for me, my kids and my family. I miss hearing your stories of your friends and family. I just plain miss you. 💔❤ Thank God for all the wonderful memories I have of you in my life.
Dear Gene, My David and family:
You are like family to me and my heart breaks for you all, now and always. ❤❤❤❤❤
RIP cousin
Gene, Karen was a wonderful person. Yes, an absolutely wonderful per
My heart goes out to you. I can’t imagine you without your lovely Karen. She was such a beautiful person inside and out. Carry her in your heart and know she is with you everyday. I’m thinking of you and sending my condolences.
Beth O’Donnell
May the Good Lord welcome you, all too soon, with open arms. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family Gene through this difficult time.
Karen my dear lifelong friend. I hear your voice in my head, I can see your expressions and your smile. How I will miss your friendship, warmth and love.
You were taken away too soon. My heart is broken. Rest now my friend, until we meet again.
Your vibrant personality and zest for life touched all that knew you. I will miss you forever and always. Gene wishing you and your family peace and healing. Karen will live on in our hearts and memories with her contagious laugh & smile. Your Partner….Kathryn
Many blessings and peace to your dear family. May her soul rest in peace.
Karen you will always have a special place in all of our hearts. Words can not express how much you will be missed by our whole family. Your smile and laughter will forever be remembered. Gene you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. God has received one amazing angel.
I remember the trip to Hawaii and the fun we had throughout the years. I can’t believe you’re gone.
My deepest sympathy to Gene, Pat and David.
Our deepest sympathy on your loss of a beautiful lady. Karen will be so missed. Gene, we hope your wonderful memories together will help you through the days ahead.
Gene, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you and your family.
Many prayers and thoughts to you and your family.
Gene, I am so, so sorry! Karen was such a vibrant person. She was so fun to be around. I’ll miss seeing her at parties, on zoom, and I’ll always remember her great sense of humor.
Praying for you and your family.
Karen will always be remembered.
Jeanne Perri
I feel so very sad for your entire family I’m so sorry for your great loss , thinking of all of you at this very difficult time .
My deepest condolences to Gene and family. Karen was a very special woman and a great friend. She always had a big smile, a kind word and will be sorely missed. Rest in peace!!
With heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your best friend, Karen. May the love, prayers and support of your family and friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time.
So so sorry to you Gene and your family.
I’m so glad we had the chance a few months ago to chat with you both and have some laughs.
We will always remember her smiling all the time
We are here for you and praying for all.
My deepest condolences to Gene and family. Karen and I worked at Kodak together for years. So sorry for your loss.
RIP
Terry Howie
We can say the words out loud, but it still doesn’t feel real. We can’t believe you’re gone.
We miss your laugh, your wit and your special red sauce. You showed us by example what it means to truly live a beautiful life. We always looked forward to talking to you and Uncle Gene.
It feels like words are not enough. We love you and miss you so much.
Hi, Gene … we are so sorry to learn of Karen’s passing. Larry and I had been keeping track of her through Phil Borzilleri, of course. You and your family are certainly in our thoughts and we’re sending you strength. We’ll treasure the fun times we had with you and Karen over the years at family gatherings.
… Larry and Carol Rath
My prayers and thoughts are with you, Gene and your family.
Gene, so sorry & shocked to hear of Karen’s passing..I will be hard not seeing her at Lakeshore c.c. as you guys were so much fun to be with. This cursed pandemic is really taking its toll! Our condolences to the rest of the family. Karen will be missed greatly. God bless you, & the family in this difficult time!
Tony & Kitty Schrader
Gene
We can’t tell you how sorry we are to hear about Karen. What a shock. I know you will miss her so much, but you also have so many wonderful memories to help you through your grief. We will be thinking of you and send prayers that you will get through this time with some peace. She will be running golf tournaments in heaven!
Love, Barb and Jerry Burns
So sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Gene. May she rest in peace.
John and Teresa Agostinelli
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Karen, she had a smile to light up a room.
Lucille Sullivan (Frank)
John & Maryann Lesio
Alicia Sullivan (Ortiz)
Gene, there are no words to ease your pain or emptiness you must feel. Losing a lady as special Karen is indeed heartbreaking! Knowing that she was loved by everyone she met is heartwarming! We had so many fun times together, I will cherish and hold those close to my heart.
“Peg o’ my heart”
She had a smile that could light up a room.
Jo Ann and Jerry Griffin
Gene — I am so saddened to hear of Karen’s passing. She was such
a sweetheart. Missed seeing you guys this past year. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Penny I.
Karen,
You are someone who brightens people’s day! Your smile is beautiful and your laugh contagious! I will miss you very much, Love You!!!
Gene, You and your family are in our thoughts as you grieve the loss of Karen. Bob Potter and Vivian Malta
Gene – we were sorry to learn of Karen’s passing. We will remember her warmth, generosity, kindness and sense of humor. We will be thinking of you and your family in the days ahead. Please accept our deepest sympathy……Mark and Susan
Gene…Our deepest sympathies. John and Marty Wooledge….
Those same beautiful eyes and big smile haven’t changed one bit after all these years. How very sad to learn of her passing. I know Rudy & Tweety were right there to welcome her to heaven.
Kathy Meier
Our heart aches with the news of Karen’s passing. Her contagious smile and witty humor will be a fond memory that I will always hold dear. Heaven just got another angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Scott and Diane Sprague
Our Deepest Sympathy,
Jody and Stephanie
To Gene and family
My sincere sympathy on the loss of Karen, she was a special lady and will be missed
Gene I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Karen was such a true friend and she always made me laugh. We go back so far and I find it an honor to have known her. I can’t express the sorrow I feel. I hope the memories you have of her bring you some comfort. If you ever need a shoulder I’m always here.