Karen M. O'Brien

Karen M. O’Brien, 70, of Rotterdam passed away on Sunday May 4, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. Born in Troy, NY , she was the daughter of the late Francis and Ellen (Spain) Gagliardi.

She was employed as a paralegal for various law firms in the area. Karen also was a homemaker and a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was an all around helpful and caring person.Karen was passionate about rescue animals and donated to the Animal Foundation. She also enjoyed relaxing outside.

She is survived by her husband Gerald O’Brien, her daughters Amanda Salway(Mike) Chrissy Carlone (Bret), Stephanie Fitzsimmons (Will) her brothers Frank Gagliardi(Penny) and Mark Gagliardi and her sister Ellen Saunders (Alan) She is also survived by her grandchildren Mackenzie, Mikayla, Michael, Anna Amelia, William, and Angie as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services for Karen are private at the convenience of the family.Interment will be in Schenectady Memorial Park.

Contributions can be made in her memory to the Animal Protective Foundation 53 Maple Avenue Scotia, NY