Karen Stefania DeStefano

May 10, 1958 - May 16, 2024

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Char Steakhouse

777 US 202

Raritan, NJ 08869

9087071777 |

Friday 5/24, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Born on May 10, 1958, in Irvington, NJ, daughter of Evelyn Jean Leszega and the late to Orest Nicholas Leszega, she was their second born and only and favorite daughter.

Karen graduated from J. P. Stephen’s High School in 1976, worked for WR Grace, and then went on to cultivate a successful career as a Graphic Artist for NTD and Bell Atlantic. In later years, she ran her own business, “Forever Fairytale”, where she hand created dazzling custom wedding cake toppers.

Marrying Michael DeStefano in 1981, their union gave them a daughter, Victoria Marie (De Stefano) Patten who was the song of her mother’s heart.

Best known for her myriad of creative talents: designing, graphics, sewing, clothing design, decorating, gardening, and writing, there was simply nothing she could not create, build, invent or improve! Her “beauty was matched only by her wit”, and her warm and full laugh included everyone as a friend. She will be deeply missed for her devoted and warm heart, healing words of advice and comfort, and for her intelligence and enthusiasm.

In addition to her father, Karen was preceded in death by her brother,Thomas Leszega last year.

Karen is survived by her mother, Evelyn Jean Leszega; her daughter and son-in-law, Victoria and Edward Patten; her granddaughter’s, Valentina and Juliette Patten; her brothers, Michael Leszega and Stephen Leszega; several extended family members; and many dear friends.

A gathering and life celebration services will take place on Friday, May 24, 2024, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. in the Sun Room at Char Steakhouse, 777 US 202, Raritan, NJ, 08869. Her family welcomes you with open arms to share in memories and to pay respects to this exceptional woman of talent, beauty and grace.

Arrangements and cremation services are under the care and direction of Wright & Ford Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 38 State Highway 31, Flemington, NJ.

You are encouraged to visit Karen’s permanent life celebration site at www.wrightfamily.com to leave messages of condolence, share words of comfort and recollection, and post photographs of her life.

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Wright & Ford, your local, family owned & operated “Life Celebration Home”

Char Steakhouse

777 US 202

Raritan, NJ 08869

9087071777 | Map

Friday 5/24, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Karen Stefania DeStefano, age 66 years, of Flemington, NJ, died peacefully on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Center for Hope Hospice, Elizabeth, NJ, after a very long battle with cancer, which she bravely fought for many years. Born on May 10, 1958, in Irvington, NJ, daughter of Evelyn Jean Leszega and the late to OrestContinue Reading

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Karen, I miss you so much that only you know. The first time we met you stole my heart and even now you still hold it. We had a special friendship and bond between us only we will know. Even though our paths took us in different ways we always same to come back together. There is so much I would like to say but I can't accept the promise you asked me to keep has helped me and the love I found helps keep you in my heart..

So sad to hear of the loss of your Mom. Wishing you peace, comfort & love during this unimaginable time and sending strength in the days ahead.

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There is no way this doesnt suck. It will get tolerable, remember the joy she brought to this world She will live on in you and your beautiful girls.

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Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

A bright ray of sunshine on a cloudy day. You will be missed.

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Karen you will always have a special place in my heart. May God's angel protect you form anymore pain & suffering.

May dear Karen's memory live on in the life energy and growth of this tree... much love.

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I will miss Karen deeply. I have a lot of wonderful memories of her and I having so much fun growing up as kids. She was a super beautiful and talented woman. My heart goes out to Victoria, Aunt Evelyn and the rest of the family. You are in my prayers. Love, JoAnne.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.