Karen M. (Nickerson) DeBenedictis

Karen M. (Nickerson) DeBenedictis, of East Bridgewater, died on the 18th of October, 2020 after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. Karen grew up in Brockton and was a graduate of Brockton High School, class of 1978. After high school, she attended Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, class of 1981. She was a 30-year employee in the emergency department at Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital. Towards the end of her career, she worked part-time in the pain clinic and presurgical testing. Karen was well respected and a recipient of the 2013 Boston Globe “Salute to Nurses” as chosen by her peers. Karen married the love of her life and best friend, Marc DeBenedictis with whom shared a love of music, concerts, travel and finding new dining spots. She was an avid Boston sports fan! Karen was the loving mother to two wonderful boys, Dean T. DeBenedictis and Brett M. DeBenedictis, recently decorating Dean’s farmhouse and traveling as a family to Aruba. Karen was happiest enjoying sunsets and boating at their home on Lake Winnipesaukee with friends Kris and Kerri. She looked forward to her outings with childhood girlfriends Cindy, Robin and Kathy. Home decorating and researching new things to do were her passion. It was her devout optimism that drove her to keep up the fight. Karen was the loving daughter of the late Kathleen F. Nickerson of Stoughton and the late Thomas L Nickerson of Brockton; and the sister of Paul A. Nickerson of Brockton, Michael T. Nickerson of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and Sue Ellen Nickerson of Taunton. She leaves behind brother in law Robert DeBenedictis and his late wife Ginny and Michael DeBenedictis and his wife Cheryl; close nieces and nephews, Beau DeBenedictis and Sonya Barbosa, Dana DeBenedictis, Cori DeBenedictis-Perez and husband Chris Perez, Kayla DeBenedictis and Brendan Schuler. Karen was blessed with amazing physicians, Dr. Young Bae Kim, N.P. Grace DaCunha and Dr. Tamara Vesel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tufts Medical Center. A funeral mass will be celebrated for the repose of her soul in St. John Church, 210 Central Street, East Bridgewater on Friday, October 23rd at 1:00PM with COVID-19 restrictions. Calling hours in the Russell & Pica Funeral Home, 441 South Main Street, (Rt. 28) West Bridgewater on Thursday, October 22nd from 3:00-7:00PM. ************************* COVID-19 Funeral Home Capacity Restrictions******************** Russell & Pica Funeral Homes Guidelines when attending a funeral wake/service. All visitors must wear a MASK in the funeral home and on the funeral home property. All visitors will be advised by Funeral Home Staff on what Building Entrance to Use. All visitors will then follow SAFE DISTANCING MARKINGS that will guide to the Casket/Urn. All visitors may pause at Casket/Urn and then EXIT the Funeral Home. All visitors when returning to their cars will please exit the property to allow others to enter. All visitors will be able to greet family members from a safe distance but not able to touch. The Russell & Pica Funeral Home appreciates everyone that is helping to support your loved one’s and friends during their most difficult time.