Karen A. Padden Ambrosino, 56, of Linden, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Karen was born and raised in Elizabeth, NJ where she lived before moving to Linden, NJ in 1990. She was a free spirit who loved riding motorcycles with George, her significant other for the past 11 years. Karen also has a big heart, and was a huge animal lover. She is predeceased by her mother, Faye Padden. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Ambrosino, her sister, Alisa Padden, her grandchildren, Olivia and Jayden, and her partner, George Kupka. A visitation will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 1-4 pm at the Petruccelli Funeral Home, 232 Christine Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202. Cremation will be private.