Karen, born on July 15,1965 in Rochester, NY and daughter of Victor & Carol Carlsen, passed away on February 14, 2021. She was a graduate of Fairport High School where she played varsity soccer and also basketball. There Karen received a scholarship for her excellence in writing. She attended ST. John Fisher College in Rochester, NY where she played varsity soccer and earned a BA in Journalism. She then moved to Boston, MA where she attended Emerson College and earned her Masters degree in Writing and Publishing. Over the years Karen worked at the Daily Messenger in Canandaigua City newspaper as the dance editor and did free lance writing. She also earned a teaching degree and taught elementary school in Manhattan and Brooklyn where she lived for a time and where her first son Lucas was born.
Karen had numerous interests including skiing, biking, swimming, ballet and was an avid reader. She skied with her family at many ski resorts around the USA, and, in a motor home with family, covered all 50 US states, much of Mexico and most provinces of Canada. She also vacationed in several Caribbean islands and traveled with her parents to many of the northern European countries, her favorites being England, Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Also, with her husband, she traveled to Scotland and several times to Paris.
Karen leaves behind her ex-husband and friend, Joseph Hirsch and her cherished children, Lucas Hirsch and Tristan Hirsch of East Rochester, NY, her beloved sister Kerry Carlsen/Wing of Falls Church, VA and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Contributions can be made Karen’s honor to Writers and Books, 740 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607 or on line at https://wab.org/product/donation/
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7 responses to “Carlsen, Karen Casey”
It is with deep sadness that we convey our condolences to our dear friends Vic and Carol Carlsen on the passing of their daughter Karen. It is such a tragic and divesting loss to lose a child. May you and your family find comfort in this time of great sorrow.
Correction: devastating
I grew up with Karen and we were friends in high school. She was such a nice girl and sweet. She was a good athlete and I’m so sorry to hear of her passing. My prayers and sympathies for her family and children.
Hello Mr. Carlsen, I am so sorry to hear of your daughter’s passing, I did not have the pleasure of knowing her but I do know that you have played an instrumental part in my life and the lives of so many others who passed through East High school doors. I wish comfort and healing for you and your wife at this difficult time.
Gail, thank you for your nice comments. It’s exactly on month since Karen’s passing and the pain and anguish doesn’t seem to lessen from the loss of Karen. Our family will never be the same but I hope it will somewhat go back to normalcy. Hope both of you are healthy..
Victor and Carol, Shirley just discovered Karen’s obituary in Sunday’s newspaper, and we are stunned by such a tragic loss. Please telephone us at 671-8949 if you wish to talk about grieving with parents who also live with this tragedy in their lives and who understand your heartache.
I’m so very very sorry for your loss , may your beautiful memories of your daughter help guide you through your healing, My heart is breaking for both of you ????