Lena Barcellona

Lena Barcellona, 77, passed from this world surrounded by her loving family on February 20, 2021. Born on July 8, 1943 in Rockford, Illinois daughter to Anthony and Josephine (Tomasino) Barcellona. For a short time she worked at Clinton Electronics before moving on to Barber Colman for over 15 years. Lena loved playing bingo, enjoyed going to the casino, and enjoyed spending time making latch hook rugs. She loved her Cockatiel, Buddy, and her dogs Baby & Tuffy “Puff Puff.”

She will be missed by those who loved her most, her siblings Virginia Laudicina, Tony (Peggy) Barcellona, and Dominick (Sandy) Barcellona; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and even a few great-great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Anthony and Josephine; siblings Phil Barcellona and Dorothy Pixler; fur children, Baby and Tuffy “Puff Puff.”

A walk through visitation will take place for Lena on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory, 3910 N Rockton Avenue, Rockford IL 61103. To send online condolences, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com