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Karen Marie DesRuisseau, aged 55, passed away on July 3rd, 2025, in Rocky Point, North Carolina. Born April 4th, 1970 in Neptune, New Jersey, Karen graced the lives of those around her with warmth and kindness throughout her journey.

Karen dedicated many years to her role as Logistics Planner at the Coca-Cola Bottling Company, where her diligence and integrity earned the admiration of her colleagues. Beyond her professional life, Karen found immense joy in cooking …

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Memories & condolences

Happy Heavenly Birthday Karen, I pray you are at peace !!!  I Love so much ! HUGS
Happy Heavenly Birthday Karen, I pray you are at peace !!!  I Love so much ! HUGS
Happy Heavenly Birthday Karen, I pray you are at peace !!!  I Lo…

I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Karen's passing. We had lost touch over the years and I deeply regret that…

I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Karen's passing. We had lost touch over the years and …

I was shocked and saddened when I learned of Karen's passing. We…

Ms. Karen had the kindest heart, she was always motherly, and helpful. Her warm spirit brought comfort to so many of us…
Ms. Karen had the kindest heart, she was always motherly, and helpful. Her warm spirit brought comf…
Ms. Karen had the kindest heart, she was always motherly, and he…
My most sincerest condolences for the family. RIP Karen ⚘️ 
My most sincerest condolences for the family. RIP Karen ⚘️ 
My most sincerest condolences for the family. RIP Karen ⚘️ 

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What were Karen's favorite movies?
Mom loved watching movies around the holidays, like Planes Trains and Automobiles, E…
Mom loved watching movies around the holidays, like Planes Trains and Automobiles, Emmet Otter…
Mom loved watching movies around the holidays, like Planes Trains and Automobiles, Emmet Otters Jugband Christmas, and …
What were Karen's favorite sports teams?
Mom loved to hate the Jets, like every true Jets fan. She loved going to Blue Claws …
Mom loved to hate the Jets, like every true Jets fan. She loved going to Blue Claws games in t…
Mom loved to hate the Jets, like every true Jets fan. She loved going to Blue Claws games in the summertime with her ki…
What were Karen's favorite drinks?
Mom loved a cool class of gin and seltzer, with a spritz of lime.
Mom loved a cool class of gin and seltzer, with a spritz of lime.
Mom loved a cool class of gin and seltzer, with a spritz of lime.
What were Karen's favorite foods?
Her Mom's pasta sauce, her son's barbeque ribs, and classic New Jersey Pizza.
Her Mom's pasta sauce, her son's barbeque ribs, and classic New Jersey Pizza.
Her Mom's pasta sauce, her son's barbeque ribs, and classic New Jersey Pizza.

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Born

April 4th, 1970
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Passed away

July 3rd, 2025
Rocky Point, NC

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Cause of death

Natural causes

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes kept in an urn

813 Walling Avenue, Wall Township, NJ, USA

Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
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