Karen Alice Treshock Curley passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 23, 2025, after a long illness. She was 71. Born in Newark, New Jersey, on October 10, 1953, Karen was the eldest of seven children born to Joseph and Loretta Treshock. She was raised in Bloomfield, NJ, where she attended St. Valentine’s Catholic School and graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1971. She later studied at the Philadelphia School of Art and Design where she earned her associates degree in Interior design. In 1981, Karen married the love of her life, Raymond Curley. Together, they built a beautiful life and raised three children—William, Patrick, and Maureen. In 1993, the family moved to Rowlett, Texas, where they lived for over two decades before returning to New Jersey in 2017. Karen was a gifted artist with a passion for sewing, crafting, and creating special handmade gifts for the people she loved. She had a deep appreciation for music, especially Rock ’n Roll, and was a lifelong fan of Bruce Springsteen—passing that love of music to her children. Known for her sharp wit, intelligence, and unfiltered honesty, Karen had a unique way of making everyone laugh and feel seen. She took great pride in her family, her roots in New Jersey, and her role as “Coco” to her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Loretta Treshock, and her brothers Joseph and Richard. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years, Raymond Curley of Eastampton; her children, William Curley of Hamilton, Patrick Curley and his wife Kate of Buda, TX, and Maureen Huff and her husband Scott of Hamilton; her beloved grandchildren Mateo, Nolan, Benjamin, Rose, and a grandson on the way. She is also survived by her siblings Edward (Sandra), Thomas (Kelly), Mary (Ron) , Dennis (Lisa), and her sister in law Mary Combes- along with many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved her. Funeral service will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 at 10 AM at Kingston & Kemp Funeral Home, 260 White Horse Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, 225 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ. Relatives and friends may visit on Sunday, April 6, 2025 from 2 to 4 PM at the funeral home Karen’s memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to : Samaritan Hospice c/o Samaritan Gift Processing Center PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425 ,https://www.samaritannj.org/giving/donate-now/