Karen M. Vrabel Obituary

We are sad to announce that on March 14, 2025, at the age of 69, Karen M. Vrabel of Brick, New Jersey, born in Newark, New Jersey passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Karen leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.

She was predeceased by: her mother Anita Barone; and her brother Patrick Dolan. She is survived by: her children, Dana Shinn (Thomas), Nicole Tarantino and Sean Vrabel; her siblings, Stephen Vrabel, Eileen Carroll and Laurie Pyanoe; and her grandchildren, Jake, Dominic, Quinn and Olivia.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Funeral Home

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