Karen

Riedel

Karen Riedel, nee Ortega passed away peacefully at home on October 04, 2020 with her husband Bill by her side.

Karen is survived by husband Bill Riedel and 4-legged son Sylvester the cat. Beloved daughter of Fred and Edna Ortega, beloved sister to Fred Ortega and wife Michelle, Donna Sacco and husband Joe, Denice Dalton and husband John. She is also survived by loving nieces Emily, Isabel, Sophia, Danielle, Dawn and Heather, nephews Will and Steven, sister-in-laws Deborah Gray, Patty Overley and husband Glenn and brother-in-laws Bob Riedel, John Riedel and Tom Riedel.

Karen was born June 20, 1962 in Hoboken NJ where she grew up until 7 years old when the family moved to Demarest NJ. Karen attended Northern Valley Demarest High School and then West Virginia University. After leaving the university, Karen traveled across the United States, Brazil, Venezuela and Germany. Karen worked as an Executive Assistant for several firms in Bergen County, NJ.

Karen's life significantly changed when she met her husband Bill during the holidays in 1994. Karen often said it was like hitting the jackpot at a casino. They were inseparable from the time they met. They married on November 16, 2001. They traveled across the US and cruised to many Caribbean islands, Canada and Alaska. They enjoyed many outdoor adventures together including skiing, kayaking and wildlife viewing.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in Karen's name to the Lewin Fund. Please send donations to the attention of Dr. Sharyn Lewin at 718 Teaneck Road, Teaneck NJ 07666