Karen Elizabeth Rapicano Forbes, 57, died on August 13 in Belmar after a long struggle with cancer. A Memorial Mass will be offered on Saturday, September 5, at 10 a.m. at Saint Philomena Church in Livingston. She was the wife of the late Bryan Forbes of Belmar, and the daughter of the late John and Mary Rapicano, who resided in Livingston. She was a member of Saint Philomena's Church, where she attended grade school. She also attended Livingston High School. Ms. Forbes is survived by her daughter, Alexandra Forbes; and by her siblings, Marianne, Catherine, Chris, John, and Robert Rapicano, and Linda Burgess. Contributions in her memory may be made to the ASPCA.
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