Karen “Dorio” Tringali, age 69 passed away on November 9, 2021 after a lifelong battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Karen was a Tampa native, a 1970 graduate from Tampa Catholic High school and worked many years as a cosmetologist. Karen is proceeded in death by her husband Thomas Tringali; whom she shared a passion for cooking, and together forming Tringali’s Catering.
Karen enjoyed reading, watching movies, Facebook and spending time with her two granddaughters whom she absolutely adored. Karen is survived by her mother, Dolores Martin (Bill), Brother Anthony Dorio (Danielle), Daughters Kristen Horwith, Lauren Mckendree (Mathew),grandchildren Kaeli Horwith, Chloe Horwith, Michael Mckendree, and Wade Mckendree. Also, her very special friend Javiar Cruz. Karen was a true fighter who fought her illness to the very end. Never loosing her spark, zest for life and upbeat positive attitude. Karen’s undeniable strength, perseverance, and strong-will to keep pushing forward, is the legacy that she’s leaving behind.
