Karen A.

Rekas

Karen Ann (Reardon) Rekas passed away most unexpectedly in the peaceful surroundings of her home on Sunday January 16th.  She was 62 years of age.

Born in Cambridge, she grew up in Chelsea and was a beloved daughter of the late James A. and Evelyn L. (Bernard) Reardon.

Karen attended local schools and as a resident of Chelsea for most of her life raising her own family of four.

She was married to Ronald Rekas for sixteen years and was widowed by his passing fifteen years ago.  She moved to Everett and resided there for ten years before settling in Revere a few months ago.

Karen also worked outside of her home as a popular cashier for over 20 years at the Everett Simonize Car Wash.

Before this pandemic she enjoyed traveling with her sister and for the past two years she enjoyed quite simple pleasures at home, following the Patriots and watching her favorite TV shows.

She was the beloved wife of 16 years to the late Ronald P. Rekas and was the devoted mother of Cathy Bartholomew of Revere, Francis Bartholomew and his fiancé Liz of NH, Nicholas Rekas of Sunderland, and Matthew Rekas of Revere.

Cherished grandmother of Jake Bartholomew, Julia Bartholomew, Hayley Sullivan, and Frank Bartholomew.

Dear sister of Debbie Gesualdi and Cynthia Brennan both of Chelsea and Michael Reardon of FL.  Also survived by several nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend a memorial gathering will be held in the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Wednesday January 26th from 4 – 6 P.M.  The visitation will be immediately followed by a memorial prayer service and a time for personal remembrance.  Per order of the Chelsea Board of Health, all visitors are required to wear face masks while in the Funeral Home and physical distancing is advised.

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