Karen M. Gregory
Date of Passing:
Karen Marie (Siravo) Gregory, 69, of Beverly Road, Riverside, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife and lifelong partner of Richard C. Gregory.
Born in Providence, Karen was the cherished daughter of the late Theodore and Eleanor (Foster) Siravo. She spent nearly her entire life—67 years—in the Riverside community, where her presence was a quiet and enduring source of love and warmth.
Karen dedicated much of her life to nurturing others, both in her family and through the Home Day Care she lovingly provided. Her gentle spirit, unwavering kindness, and deep devotion to the children in her care left an indelible mark on all who knew her. A faithful communicant of St. Brendan Church, Karen found comfort and community in her faith, which guided her life and gave strength to those around her.
Karen’s legacy of love, compassion, and quiet strength will continue to live on in the hearts of her family, friends, and all those fortunate enough to have been touched by her care.
Besides her husband, Karen is survived by her devoted daughter, Cara L. Gregory of Riverside; her loving son, Richard C. Gregory Jr. of Brooklyn, CT; and two treasured grandchildren, Shawn Mangum and Kylie Gregory, who brought immense joy to her life. She also leaves behind her dear brother, Terry Siravo of Warwick, and her sister, Susan Zeigler of Riverside. Karen was predeceased by her sister, Martha Brown.
Her Funeral will be held from the W. Raymond Watson Funeral Home, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Brendan Church, Turner Avenue, Riverside on a date and time to be announced. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence.
Condolences to you and your family
Rick, to you and your family, our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Dear Gregory family,
My deepest condolences on your loss. Karen wasn’t also a neighbor of our community but she cared for my two grandchildren- Patrick & Riley Havers. She was a gem at what she did. Karen and I continued to cross paths- sometimes at local stores or when she was walking her dogs. God bless you Karen, may you RIP.
Ann Borges
My deepest condolences to Karen’s family, I’ve known Karen since Waddington Elementary School. She was a kind and caring person. My she rest in peace.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to the family. I went to high school with Karen and we would see each other at the Class Reunion. My mother worked with her mother at the Miriam Hospital. Again, I am so sorry for your loss.
Rick and Family, so sorry for your loss!! Karen was the most kind,loving ,sincere person. She will be greatly missed. Rest in peace.