Karen Dinneny

Naugatuck-Karen K. Dinneny, age 69, widow of Joseph J. Dinneny, passed away on Wednesday August 19, 2015 at Paradigm of Torrington.

Karen was the granddaughter of the late Gerald and Helen (Donston) O’Neil.  She graduated from Crosby High School and worked for many years at Anaconda Metal Hose in the sales department, and was also Director of L.C.I Medical Lab, and she owned and operated the Wedding Belle Bridal Shoppe.

Prior to her illness, she loved to travel and spend time with her family and friends.  She especially loved watching her cherished son Joey play baseball.  Karen will be remembered for her wit and ability to make people laugh.

Mrs. Dinneny is survived by her son, Joseph “Joey” K. Dinneny; three sisters, Anna (Nancy) O’Neil, Sheron Shepard (Bob), and Jean Schmaling; two brothers, Charles E. O’Neil (Annie) and James O’Neil, and many cousins.  She also leaves her best friend and caregiver, Kathy Palmieri, who provided Karen with many years of love, friendship and care.  Keren was predeceased by her son Stephen K. Dinneny, and her sister Peggy Lubinski, who will also watch over her.

The family would like to thank the entire staff of Paradigm Health Care, Hospice, and VNS volunteers-they are an asset to their profession.

Her funeral will be held on Monday August 24, 2015 at 10:30a.m. from the Naugatuck Valley Memorial/Fitzgerald-Zembruski Funeral Home, 240 North Main Street, Naugatuck, to St. Francis Of Assisi Church, 318 Church Street, Naugatuck, for a Mass of Christian  Burial at 11a.m.  Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery.  Visitation will be held on Monday morning from 9:30 to 10:30a.m at the funeral home.  Contributions can be made to Paradigm of Torrington, Fern Street, Torrington 06790, or to VNS Hospice, 65 Commercial Street, Torrington, CT 06790. To send an on-line condolence or view the entire obituary, please visit www.naugatuckvalleymemorial.com

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