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Lena V. Ficano
1932 - 2011
Lena V. Ficano
1932 - 2011
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BORN
1932
DIED
2011
Lena Ficano Obituary
Beloved wife of Anthony for 61 years; dear mother of Robert;
dearest grandmother of Robert II and Sabrina.
Family will receive friends Thursday 4-8pm, Rosary 7 pm at the
Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 37000 Six Mile Road, Livonia.
Funeral will be Friday, in-state 10 am until the time of Mass at
10:30 am at St. Michael the Archangel, 11441 Hubbard, Livonia, MI.
Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
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Bob Hill
December 4, 2011
Bob and Family,
Our condolences in the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of her going back to when Bob and I were in kindergarten. I always remember her so stylish at all times in her hair and dress.
She and Mr. Ficano had me over for many a supper and family functions growing up. They couldn't have been more warm and thoughtful.
Our prayers are with you and your family.
Bob, Stella, and Stacey Hill
December 3, 2011
Bob, I 'm so sorry to hear about your mother's passing, I didn't get the message until late Friday evening. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers.
Andrea Hawker
December 2, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with your entire family on the loss of beloved Lena. You were all devoted to her as she certainly was to you. I was privileged to hear many stories about all of you while working with Lena at Livonia Public Schools Central Office, especially of her grandchildren of whom she was so very proud. Lena was a very professional and warm person, much respected and loved by her co-workers. Dear Lena, you will be missed by so many....
Rick Heydon
December 2, 2011
Tony, Bob, Robert II, Kate, Sabrina, Marco and Rose. With deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved Wife, Mother, Mother-in-law and Grandmother.
Respectfully, Rick Heydon
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Dan & Rose Kachnowski
December 1, 2011
Bob, Dan & I are very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our prayers. Dan & Rose Kachnowski, Livonia
December 1, 2011
My condolences to Robert and Tony for their loss. I was with my older cousin in the coat room during my cousin Lena's wedding reception . I was just eleven years old thinking of all the money we would get when the guests were checking out when my parents said it was time to go. Someone else got that money. I wont forget Lena, as a young girl, swimming in her backyard pool (on Nevada) that my uncle Paris ( her dad ) built for her. I will always remember the way Lena's mom's (mafalda) looks reminded me of the actress Dorothy Lamour, Lena is now happily reunited with her parents, -Her cousin, Ronald Dicesare
December 1, 2011
childhood memories beautiful xmas tree onNevada street, tea prties, Nolan school,Italian movies at Detroit Art Institute, many shared parallels as adults. Remembrancs of your kind sweet and pure Italian heart. Love and prayers from your cousin
-Delphine DiCesare Kozlowski
December 1, 2011
Tony and Bob,
I am sorry for your loss, Lena was one of the shining lights at Franklin HS while I was a teacher there. She was a true professional and an open-minded,friendly and very caring member of the Franklin family. I am proud to say I worked my years with Lena.
With regrets,
John Ort
Sabrina Ficano
November 30, 2011
We will miss you grandma. Love, your grandchildren
Sabrina Ficano
November 30, 2011
We will miss you grandma so much. Love, your grandchildren
Patricia Downarowicz
November 30, 2011
It is with the fondest of memories that I remember Lena. I worked at Franklin High School when she was Dr. Watson's secretary.I especially remember the comfort she gave me when I was notified at school of my father's passing. She was always the epitome of professionalism and class. My condolences to the entire Ficano family.
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