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LENA PAPAGNI Obituary

PAPAGNI, Lena (Capotosto) Of Arlington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, on January 2, 2024. Beloved wife of 67 years to the late Anthony G. "Tony" Papagni. Cherished mother of Betty Lally and her husband, John of Arlington and Diana Kresien and her husband, Karl of Woburn; and his children, Willie and Mikaela. Adored 'Nana' of Tara Burgess and her husband, Lachlan and Shane Lally and his wife, Michelle. Proud great-grandmother of Aubrey, Sophie, Evan and Logan. Lena is also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Visitation will be held in St. Agnes Church, 51 Medford St., Arlington, on Monday, January 8, from 10am to 11:30am. Her Funeral Mass will immediately follow in the church at 11:30am. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Burial will be private. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are to be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. For directions or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 4 to Jan. 5, 2024.

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Lourie August, Arlington Council on Aging

January 8, 2024

Our sympathies to the family of Lena Papagni. We remember Lena fondly here at the Arlington Senior Center.

Marie McBride

January 5, 2024

My beautiful memories of Aunty Lena will remain in my heart for always.

Love,
Marie (Papagni) McBride

Mary Fitzpatrick

January 5, 2024

Lena was a kind-hearted and warm person who always cared deeply about the well being of others. During our high school years, I enjoyed visiting Betty and I always looked forward to spending time with Lena. She was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Lena was a wonderful person and she will truly be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. My deepest condolences to the Papagni Family.

Love, Mary Fitzpatrick

nancy nicholson

January 4, 2024

I have many fond memories of Mrs Papagni " Lena"
Such as rides to Gloucester to visit Aunt Theresa, watching her cook in the kitchen and her famous Italian cookies with glaze and I can´t forget to mention the pizzelles!! She will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences Diane, Betty Ann and family. Love, Nancy

Michelle Perry

January 4, 2024

Dear Aunty Lena,
"Your wings were ready but our hearts were not." Thank you, Aunty Lena, for all the times I would call you by getting your number from my grandma´s phone book and you would chat with me and tell me how much it meant to you that I was calling you instead of someone else.
You never minded my calling you, ever!
With my love,
Michelle (McBride) Perry

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Memorial Events
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Jan

8

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Saint Agnes Church

32 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

Jan

8

Funeral Mass

11:30 a.m.

Saint Agnes Church Father Christopher Boyle

32 Medford Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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Keefe Funeral Home - Arlington

5 Chestnut Street, Arlington, MA 02474

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