Karen Lentz

February 19, 1969 - November 21, 2019

It is with deepest sincerity to announce the passing of Karen Marie Lentz (née Ryan) on November 21, 2019. Karen was born in Roslyn, NY on February 19, 1969 to her loving parents, Mr. Patrick and the late Ellen Ryan.  Karen was a Nurses Aid for most of her life.  She loved taking care of those in need and would put the people she cared about before herself. She is survived by her husband, Keith "Steven" Lentz and her loving daughters, Nicole Ellen and Alyssa Rose.  Karen was the sweet Nanny to Melody Rose.  The daughter in law to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Cenzano.  She was the loving sister to Christine Forssell (Mark), Patrick Ryan (Jennifer), Colleen Bozard (Brian), Robert Lentz (Gina), Dawn Passero (Paul Sr.) and Robert (Corrine).  A dear sister-friend to Lisette Leat (Patrick). She was the caring Aunt to her nieces Maygan, Katelyn, Megan, Madison, Blossom and Melissa and nephews, Andrew, Nicolas, Alec, Will, Robert, Paulie, and Robert and in loving memory of baby Frankie. Karen is the niece to an abundance of caring Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. She is predeceased by her mother, Ellen Ryan and grandparents, Ellen Ripp and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Ryan. A Memorial Service will be held at Wesche Funeral Home at 495 Main St., Center Moriches, NY 11934 on November 30, 2019, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM.