Roger Williams Park Zookeeper Karen P. McElroy Dies
Nardolillo Funeral Home
Roger Williams Park Zookeeper Karen P. McElroy Dies
Karen P. McElroy of Warwick, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2022 at Scandinavian home.
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She was 71.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late John McElroy and Phyliss (MacDonald) McElroy.
She was the beloved wife for 41 years of John “Jay” Nardolillo. Besides her husband Jay, she leaves her loving dog Dinozzo.
Karen worked for the City of Providence at Roger Williams Park as a zookeeper for many years. She also helped in running the office at their family business “Jays” Auto Service” before retiring a few years ago. Karen was an avid lover of animals.
At Karen’s request, there will be no funeral service or memorial and she just wants those who knew her to celebrate her life as they remember her.
Memorial contributions may be made to: RI SPCA, 186 Amaral Street, Riverside, RI 02915.