It is with great sadness that the family of Karen Ettinger Phelan announces her passing on Wednesday, March, 14, 2024 at the age of 79. Karen is survived by her four sons and their wives, Ken (Carol Roeser) of Warwick, NY, David (Donna Kirkup) of Hyde Park, NY, Douglas (Eileen Tiernan) of New City, NY, and Michael (Julie Caracciolo) of Pearl River, NY; eight grandchildren, Joyce, Elizabeth, Abigail, Alexandra, Charles, Olivia, Kelly and Michael; and one great grandchild Lillian Swankoski. They were the light of her life.
Karen grew up in Ridgefield, CT. and was named “Most Athletic” in her graduating high school class. She married Wayne Phelan in 1964, moved to Haverstraw, NY, and began the difficult task of raising four boys. She was very active in her church, serving many years as the Head of Christian Education. After spending many years running a house, she re-entered the workforce, eventually becoming the Benefits Administrator for Paxar Corporation.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to ARC of Rockland www.arcofrockland.org.
