We love looking through all of these photos. I just wanted you to know that we fondly remember Karen, and Tony. This might be one of the best reasons for the internet. They will continue to live on.  We love the photos and keep Tony and Karen and all of you in our thoughts and prayers. 

Brian, Dawn, Dalton and Dillon Rowland

Dear Zito and Luigi families,
I just learned of Karen's passing. Please accept  my condolences for your loss.  Having grown up with Karen, I have wonderful memories of our school days .  My most vivid memories of Karen are of her soft voice, beautiful smile, lots of laughing and most of all her kindness. I am grateful to have known her

Karen and I went to high school and college together and  I considered her one of my very best friends.  I can only hope that she felt the same.  We lost contact over the years and I saw her last in 1993 at our 30 year class reunion.  I can still see her in her red Corvair or at a football game in our cheerleading outfits or having a grilled cheese sandwich at Vic's when we went to SCC.  These are the small moments that life is made up of-the good stuff.  As a young woman Karen was a beautiful bright spot to everyone who knew her and I am sure that she only got better as she aged.
My sincere condolences go out to the family.
            Andrea (Andy) Linares Davis
            Chattanooga, TN

I went to high school with Karen .  Always smiling and a sweetheat.  My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Hi Perry – I am very sorry to hear of Karen’s passing and I send my sincere condolences.  I remember how accommodating and congenial she was when she greeted and seated us at Espanol.  You and Karen and Paula have done a wonderful job at the restaurant and your parents must be very proud.  I enjoyed interrupting your preparation of the noon meal while we discussed business and other matters early in the day.  It was a pleasure and an honor to work with you and your sisters, and I will always appreciate and remember with fondness the friendship you extended to me for many years.

May the Blessed Virgin Mary intercede to our Lord and Savior for Karen's eternal heavenly rest.  I knew both Karen and Tony in high school and though never really close, I feel for Tony and his family because it is never easy when the family looses one of its loved ones.  God Bless you all.

Jesus is at heavens gate to greet this dear caring lady. I will miss her smiling friendly dear face greeting those at the door of Espanol. God bless her.

Karen was a strong beautiful woman that was loved by everyone that she touched. 

 Karen, I will always miss you.

Martha

I will always remember Karen with her beautiful, warm smile and a heart to match.  All the family is in my prayers.

Your family is in our prayers. Perry I didn't know you sister as well as you but I'll pray that your know how she was loved by others. Your family has given years of joy to those who've visited Espanol, so her spirit will live on at many a dinner tables.  God Bless
katherine Turner (Van Diest)

Born and raised in Elmhurst(still live there today)you always looked forward to supper at the Espanol.  Anytime someone was under the weather...you knew the Espanol's Minestrone would make them feel better. I am sorry for your loss,remember,she will live on through all the wonderfull memories.  Elmhurst has lost a family member

Tony you and your family our in my prayers, What a loss of a wonderful woman - I went to school with Karen she was always so bubbly and fun.
Was very sad to here of your loss.   Diana (Edgell) Thompson, Cedar City, Utah

Our sincere condolences to Tony, David, Vincente and Noah and the entire family.  Karen was such a lovely, sweet person.  She left us too soon but is in a better place with no suffering. Blessings to all. Fidel and Judie Martinez

although it has been many years since dental assisting class at Sac City,I have such fond memories of Karen.Our prayers and thoughts are with you.Marilyn Whitlock-Bolen

I worked at Espanol in high school many year ago.  To say I adored Karen was an understatement. She was such a warm & loving woman.  She use to always laugh at my stories about my family and she always had a smile on her face.  I loved working for her back in those days.  My heard dropped when I read about her in the Sac Bee.  She was truly an amazing woman. My heart goes out to her family.

My condolences to Tony, David and the whole family.  Karen is a great lady and our thoughts and prayers are with you.  John Bonilla and family.

We are so sorry for your loss.  We have you  in our thoughts and prayers.  So sorry we missed the services.  Know that we love you all. Prayers are with you The Sweetens, Haddens, Kathie Fratis Morris

Dear Zito & Luigi Family,

Karen was a "lady" in all of the best ways. I will miss her beautiful smile that always greeted me when I walked into Espanol. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

My condolences to Karen's family and friends.  I remember Karen when she worked at Elkhorn Village Elementary and I was school secretary.  She always came in the office with a friendly, and beautiful smile and stop by to chat with me. I missed those days when she left the school.  She is a special person. Ernestine Coronado-Cimino

Dear Zito & Luigi Family,

I just received word this morning from my mom of Karen moving on to Heaven. I'm so sorry for you loss! 
My memories of Karen and the family go way back....from flipping through my parents James Marshall year book which had pictures of Karen and the “W.S. Gang” looking SO cool to the days working at Espanol having  Karen send me home after my shift with Bread Pudding & Whiskey Sauce. (YUMMY) One of the other found memories was eating dinner at David & Jaime’s house with Karen, Tony, Vincent, Noah and the many family pets and just having a good laugh or disagreement…but always a good time!
Karen will be missed by many for her “get er done” attitude, her dedication to her business, family and friends. 
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
In Love, Friendship and Gods Blessings,

I remember Karen as a teachers Aide for Washington Unified. She was always very friendly and nice.

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to all of Karen's family. She will be greatly missed.
Irene and Don Patterson

I remember Karen always wanting to help me when i was sick by bringing me some Espanol minestrone soup.  She was always so loving and kind to everyone. i will cherish all the camping trips with her when i was a child and the times shared as adults.  Karen had such an easy way of looking at life.  I will miss her and i know there will never be another person as warm hearted and giving like Karen again.

Dear Tony, 

I am so sorry to hear about Karen's passing. 

I remember her and her sweetness and caring nature.

She had the most beautiful smile and was lovely inside and outside. 

I know that God is seeing this beautiful smile right now. 

My heart goes out to you and your family. 

I thank you and Karen for all of the good times we have had. 

Much love to you,

Peggy Eddy Spiegel

We will all miss Karen very much.  She was a wonderful and loving person who was always positive.  I will always remember the Dillion's Beach trips and Alleghany.  What a wonderful gift she was to those of us who got to know her and share in her life.  My heart and prayers go out to Tony, David, and the rest of the family.  Karen was one in a million and will never be forgotten.  

Love 
Lori Rodriguez

OBITUARY

Karen Leslie Zito

May 4, 1945 – September 8, 2011

Nicoletti, Culjis & Herberger Funeral Home

Show your support

Add a Memory

Share Obituary

Get Reminders

Past Services

Rosary

Mass of Christian Burial