Rocco sent me this on Karen:
 

Karen Little 1976
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I want to share some thoughts about the life that Karen and I shared and how she handled the time before leaving us.  Rocco
 
 
 
I met Karen in 1973 when my father was transferred to Randolph AFB.  Our time together at Randolph with many of you was a great time in our lives.  Our relationship continued to grow and strengthen during our college years and we married in 1980 after we graduated.
 
 
 
Like any married couple we experienced our ups (two great kids) and downs (the loss of a child).  My career took us to many places (Texas, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Pennsylvania and New Jersey), and during this time we made a lot of friends and created many wonderful memories.  As a stay at home Mom she raised our two kids to be caring and compassionate individuals and I see her influence on them everyday.  Amanda graduated from college over a year ago and works for a non-profit close to my home in NJ and Rocco graduates this spring and will likely go into Christian ministry.
 
 
 
In December of 2005 Karen was diagnosed with Stage 4 colon cancer which had moved to her liver.  We had just moved to NJ when she was diagnosed so we had the additional burden of being in a new environment while she fought the disease.  While the disease and treatments were extremely draining, Karen was still able to accompany me on business trips as well as visit many of the friends we made across the country.  For almost three years she survived with strength, dignity and a sense of humor that I had come to rely on during our almost 35 years together.  She found great comfort in her family, friends and faith which stayed with her until her passing on August 11, 2008.
 
 
 
Karen had a significant impact on the lives of many people and none more than mine.
 
Rocco
 
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Karen and Rocco
 

Amanda, Karen, Rocco and Rocco Jr.