Obituary of Karin Jo Bardo

Karin Jo Bardo, 52, of Silver Creek, NY died unexpectedly Sunday morning November27, 2016 at the TLC/HN Lake Shore Hospital in Irving, NY. Karin was born on April 21, 1964 in Dunkirk ,NY the daughter of George and the late Maureen(Karin) Catalano. A lifelong area resident, Karin was a graduate of Silver Creek Central School, Class of 1982. Where she played the flute in the band and was a cheerleader. Karin then went onto SUNY Fredonia where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Education. Karin taught Pre K education at Gowanda and Silver Creek Elementary School for over 18 years. She was known for her selfless personality, a very subtle sense of humor and being crafty .Teaching was a big part of her life, she received a lot of satisfaction watching her students development and considered them her extended family. She loved the outdoors especially her pool and lake Erie .Number one in her life was her family starting with Paul, one would always see them together and the standing joke was they were like the characters Chip and Dale. Karin really enjoyed attended her children’s sporting events wherever they might be. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. Survivors include her father George Catalano of Dunkirk, NY her husband of 28 years Paul Bardo, two sons Bradley Bardo of Camp Lejeune, NC, Brendan Bardo and a daughter Jordyn Bardo both of Silver Creek, two sisters, Patricia (Loren) Smith of Cassadaga, NY and Jennifer (Mike) Serio of Forestville, NY, a brother Larry ( Christine)Catalano of Rocky Mount, NC, brother-in-law Larry Bardo of Silver Creek and a sister-in-law Sandy (Jim) Fuzak of Williamsville, NY , also several nieces and nephews. In addition to her mother , she was preceded in death by an infant brother Patrick Catalano, her father and mother in-laws , Sam and Mary Bardo and a sister-in-law Janice Valentine. Relatives and friends are welcome to call at the Hole-Parker Funeral Chapel , 160 Central Ave. Silver Creek on Thursday, December 1,2016 from 5-8p.m.A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday morning at 10a.m. in Our Lady of Mt Carmel R.C. Silver Creek . Burial will be private. The family suggests memorial contributions in Karin’s memory to the Silver Creek Emergency Squad, 162 Central Ave. Silver Creek, NY 14136. To send a condolence or remembrance go to www.holeparkerfc.com Service Information