Karen Pistone was a loving, kind and compassionate person. She was a devoted teacher.  I had the pleasure of working with Karen for several years at PS 253.   Heaven has truly gained an angel! Condolences to her family.

Karen was so sweet, kind, funny and generous. She was a wonderful teacher. It was an honor to work with her and inherit her classroom at P.S.253. Please accept my deepest condolences. Heaven has definitely received an angel!

Karen was such a cheerful person. There were days when I’m sure she wasn’t feeling well but she always smiled and talked to the children with so much tenderness. Karen, You will be dearly missed. My heart felt condolences to the family. Sincerely, Maria Genao-Duran

For the dear family of Karen: I first met Karen when she joined us in the trailers at PS 253. I’m laughing now thinking of the fun we had and the hard work Karen put into caring for the littlest students. I then met up with Karen again at the Prek centers. I’m sorry she left us so early and I’ll tell you I did love her.
Anne Gorman

A wonderful person and caring teacher. Please accept my deepest congratulations.
Desiree Siculiano (paraprofessional from P. S. 253)

There is only one word to describe Karen and that would be an angel. You will be up in heaven amongst them! Karen was my old and dear colleague for many years at PS 253 and we worked together on the Grade Leader Teams and also on  the Vertical Grade Inquiry Committees. Karen always was a pleasure to work with in any capacity and she always had an infinite amount of wisdom to share. But her most nurturing and caring attitude for her students was her most beautiful quality. My most heartfelt condolences go out to her family. Karen you will be dearly missed!

Once Karen joined our first grade team, we realized she was a word wizard. Karen always knew how rephrase any sentence and make it sound elegant. However, I thought of Karen as mama bear. She protected us and gave us the best advice. Rest Well Mama Bear. You are truly missed. 

I had the pleasure of working with Karen at PS253 as well as have her be my son Christian’s first grade teacher 20 years ago.  My deepest and sincerest condolences go to Karen’s family. May she rest in eternal peace. 


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Karen Pistone

October 25, 1961 – December 22, 2021

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