Mrs. Karen S. (Moe) Tortorelli, 77, passed away Tuesday March 5th at her home with her husband and family by her side.

Karen was born on December 25, 1941 in Worcester, a daughter of the late Roy and Pearl (Anderson) Moe.

A lifelong resident, Karen was a graduate of Commerce High School. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be truly missed by many. She was always happiest when spending time with her family.

Karen worked as an administrator at UMass University Campus in the Pathology Department for several years.

She enjoyed traveling, crossword puzzle, and just being with her grandkids and great grandkids.

She is survived by her loving husband of sixty years, Emanuel Tortorelli, a daughter, Lori Roche and her husband Mark, a son, Stephen Tortorelli and his wife Barbara; two sisters, Regina Sewall and her husband Chuck , Helen Moe; her grandchildren, Megan, Michael and John Roche, Todd, Roger, Thomas, Rachel and Sarah Holm, Samantha, Jillian and Anthony Tortorelli and 6 great grandchildren, and nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private funeral service was held at Fazio Funeral Home on Friday March 8th. Burial was in Worcester County Memorial Park Cemetery in Paxton.