Karolee Jarnecki Obituary
Karolee Jarnecki (Bronx, New York) passed away on September 27, 2026. Karolee, born on September 29, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Karolee will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Karolee will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Karolee’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Karol Jarnecki and Joan Jarnecki (Donnelly); her sisters, Loraine Pimentel and Jennifer Jarnecki Palmer; and her brother-in-law Jose Rodriguez.
She is survived by: her sisters, Donna Byrnes, Gail Cortese and Donnelly. She is also survived by seven nieces and nephews, and nine great-nieces and great-nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 2nd 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Woodlawn Crematory Chapel (517 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY 10470).
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Karolee's memory to Posh Pets Rescue https://poshpetsrescueny.org, the local organization where she and Leroy first found each other.
