Lena was born in Italy and immigrated to the US in the 1930s. She was a homemaker who was preceded in her ultimate transition by her parents Mario and Domenica Franchini, her brother Ennio Franchini and her husband of 53 yars, Stephen. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Susan) and David (Gail), her devoted daughter Denise, grandchildren Jonathan, Jeffrey and Meghan and great-granddaughters Alyssa and Gia. She was lovingly cared for in her home and passed peacefully.
Family services have been held.