Karin Pendarvis

Karin Roma Pendarvis, “KC”, 75, of Hurleyville, NY entered into eternal rest on September 6, 2017 after a long and brave battle with Parkinson’s disease.  Karin was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friends to all that knew her.

She was born in Queens, NY on November 5, 1941 to the late Patricia O’Brien and Joseph Courchesne.  She was positively influenced by her maternal grandmother, Margaret Wolbrett O’Brien Savarese, her step father, Al Sandwina and stepfather Ralph Galli.  Raised in Haines Falls, NY during her teen years she graduated Hunter-Tannersville Central School, where she excelled as a cheerleader and majorette.  Karin always had a love of dance, she danced professionally and taught dance at The Lexington School for the Deaf.  She was a den mother for the Cub Scouts and a member of the Hurleyville Ambulance Squad.  Later in life, she worked as a NYS Corrections Officer, working alongside her husband.  She enjoyed cheering on the Mets, Jets and Rangers.  She was always supportive of her son’s musical interest and aspirations even joining them on stage occasionally.  She was an exceptionally loving and caring woman whose heart was led by her strong Christian faith.  She was an avid bowler, animal lover and donated to many worthwhile causes.  Her smile and laughter will be missed by all that loved her.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, James Pendarvis; her sons, Michael Paradisis and his wife Mary, Ralph Andrew Castelli and his wife Sonya; her daughter, Kim Pendarvis; her brother, Ronald Sandwina and his wife Ginger; cousins, Maureen Moss and her husband Myron, Linda Wurm, George Courchesne and Valencia Galli-Segalini; grandchildren, Jordan Paradisis, Jennifer Castelli, Andrew Castelli, David Johnson, Nyemah and David White; and many nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 10, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley Liberty, NY.

Funeral services will be Monday, September 11, 2017 at 10 AM in the funeral home.  Father William Scafidi will officiate.

Burial will be in St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Cemetery, Liberty, NY.

Memorial contributions in Karin’s name may be made to the National Parkinson Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Harris Funeral Home, West St. at Buckley, Liberty, NY 845-292-0001 or 845-439-5200 or visit www.Harris-FH.com