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Karen L. Buongiorno (nee Ulione), 68, of Northvale, NJ, formerly of Wyckoff, NJ, passed away beside her family on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Karen was a beloved wife of Perry F. Buongiorno. Cherished mother to her son Mark Ciccarelli and his wife Birdie and daughter Nicole Silcher and her husband Eric. She was a dear step-mother of Perry Buongiorno Jr. and his spouse Tristan, and the late Paul Buongiorno. She was a very proud and loving grandmother of Blake, Olivia, Jayden, Emilia, Monaco and Miles. Predeceased by her parents, Emil and Muriel Ulione and her brother, Brian Ulione.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Karen was a driven entrepreneur, she owned and operated Buongiorno Day Spa for over twenty years and always went above and beyond to help friends, family & clients. Her heart was immense and she cared deeply for others, even those whom she’d just met. She was a devoted wife to her ‘hunny bunny’, an incredible mother and the greatest Gigi in the world. She loved visiting the beach of Cape May, shopping, spending time with those she loved, catching the occasional episode of the young & the restless and cooking for family gatherings. When Karen arrived, she would fill the room with love, and drop a trail of gifts along the way\u2026 if there wasn\u2019t an occasion for a present, she would always find one… her grandkids being her most favorite beneficiaries. Growing up in Paramus NJ, she built life-long friendships she’s carried since elementary school. She was deeply admired by many, and will be missed by all.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visiting hours are Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 4-8 PM at Pizzi Funeral Home, 120 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM at St. Anthony\u2019s RC Church, Northvale, NJ.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In lieu of flowers, donations in Karen\u2019s memory may be made to The MDS Foundation {mds-foundation.org<\/a>}. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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