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Lena Cornacchioli Obituary
Grafton - Lena E. (DiMarzio) Cornacchioli, 92 of Forest Lane in North Grafton, died Thursday, May 7, 2015 in St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a short illness. Her beloved husband of 41 years, Frank L. Cornacchioli, died in 1988. She leaves her three devoted daughters, Diane M., wife of Gary Adamowicz, Carolyn V., wife of James Hamilton, both of Worcester and Francine A. Cornacchioli and her partner Mary Lucas of Belchertown; three adoring grandchildren, Mark Adamowicz and his wife Jessica of Sutton, Karen DesRosiers and her husband Michael of Worcester and Kerri Kuklentz and her husband Matthew of Arlington; seven great-grandchildren, Chloe, Berkeley and Ruby Adamowicz, Isabella and Alec DesRosiers, Mackenzie and Sawyer Kuklentz; and many nieces and nephews. Two sisters, Clara L. Magnuson and Ann Dube and three brothers, Michael, Anthony and Edward DiMarzio, predeceased her.
Mrs. Cornacchioli was born in Worcester, daughter of Giuseppe and Congetta (Stansiland) DiMarzio, and moved to Grafton in 1961. Lena graduated from Commerce High School in Worcester. She was a timekeeper at Wickwire-Spencer in Worcester and a cashier at Iandoli's Market in Worcester for many years. Lena was a devout Catholic and a long-time parishioner of St. Mary's Church in North Grafton. She was an active member of the Grafton Senior Center and enjoyed playing poker and whist with her many friends. Lena also enjoyed reading and was an avid Red Sox fan. Her greatest enjoyment came from spending time with her entire family. They enjoyed sharing meals together and constantly trying, without luck, to reproduce Lena's legendary Italian cooking. Lena will be most remembered for her warm smile and genuine heart.
All are invited to gather with Lena's family and friends Tuesday, May 12 from 5–8pm at Roney Funeral Home, 152 Worcester St., N. Grafton, MA 01536. The Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 13 at 10am at St. Mary's Church in North Grafton. She will then be laid to rest at St. John's Cemetery in Worcester. All are welcome to send flowers in Lena's memory or make a memorial donation to The Grafton Senior Center c/o Activities Fund, 30 Providence Rd., Grafton, MA 01519. Please visit an online guestbook to share a memory of Lena or message of sympathy with her family at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lena Cornacchioli
May 16, 2015
Sorry to hear of Lena's passing, She was a beautiful woman, with a wonderful smile. I remember her when I was working at Salsbury Nsg Home and she would be in often to take care of her Mother. She had such a giving nature. God has taken another good one home. I feel priviledge to have known her. My sincere condolences.You are all in my prayers. Kathy Sargent, RN
May 13, 2015
Dear Cornacchioli family, Our dear loving Lena will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Our Mom 'for all' in Salt Air Village. God Bless Mom Lena. Linda Lefrancois and children.
Michael Patrick Lyons
May 12, 2015
Dear Diane:
I am so sorry for your loss... take comfort in your memories and your love of your Mother and Grandmother. Love, Michael
Kim Nelson-Teixeira & Family
May 11, 2015
Dear Diane and Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived
Sevim Bastug
May 10, 2015
Condolences to the family. May grandma Lena rest in peace. Diane I am so sorry for your loss.
debbra paille
May 10, 2015
Her soul will be miss.lovely person friend and neighbor.RIP
Gary Beauchamp
May 9, 2015
Your Friends At The Grafton Library, Remember & Honor A Special Lady....Eternal Peace Dear Lena, Eternal Peace.....
Rose Quilliam
May 9, 2015
Remembering Lena ;
smiles, cookies and a big hello . R I P
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