Obituary of Karen S. Brozina

Karen Brozina, nee Sandone, of Millville (formerly of Westmont, NJ) died this month at the age of 68. A lifelong New Jersey resident, she was a graduate of St. Joe’s High School in Camden and Glassboro State University. She began her teaching career at Edgewood Junior High School before spending decades teaching English and Library Science at Sacred Heart High School in Vineland, NJ. She spent many years overseeing the dressing rooms for the high school’s theatrical productions, a particular highlight for her. A lifetime Catholic, she was sustained by her faith in the goodness of her Savior, devoting an hour a day to prayer for her loved ones. She was a voracious reader, reading across many genres without snobbishness, always willing to try a new author’s first work and regularly gifting books to her fellow readers. She was lovingly devoted to animals, especially her childhood dogs and the cats she later adopted from a local shelter. She found joy in her daily trips with Wawa, regularly kept up with friends online, and retained a childlike joy and wonder at Christmas throughout her life. She had recently been volunteering to support others in their weight loss through a virtual community. She is survived by her former husband and lifelong supporter, James E. Brozina, of Millville; her daughters, Katherine J. Kokta (Robert), of Falls Church, VA, and Kristen A. Angelucci (Daniel) of Haddon Township; her brothers, Joseph Sandone (Miriam), Richard Sandone (Mary), and Harry (Carol); and her grandchildren Felicity, Felix, Cecily and Verbena; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents, Kathryn Alvarez Sandone and Joseph Sandone Sr, Esq. An open-house remembrance luncheon will be held on Sunday, June 27th at Dodge's Market in Elmer, NJ from 12pm to 4pm. Written condolences can be sent to the family through the funeral home website at www.padgettfuneralhomes.com.