Lena Randazzo Perino
January 27, 1930 ~ January 18, 2020 (age 89) 89 Years Old
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Lena Randazzo Perino, age 89, a native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away peacefully on January 18, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Randazzo and Jeanette Vinterella Randazzo; and sister, Mary Randazzo Balser (Walter). Lena is survived by daughter, Theresa “Terry” Perino Christopher (Barrett); son, Salvador “Sam” Joseph Perino, Jr. (Jenny); sisters, Theresa Randazzo Estopinal (Lionel) and Josephine Randazzo Christensen (Allen); brother, Anthony Randazzo; grandchildren, Vicky Perino Somme (Marc), Sammy Perino (Marcie) and Christina Raymond Taylor; great-grandchildren, Nicholas Somme, Zachary Somme, Payton Taylor, Sophia Perino, Sammy Perino and Dominick Perino; nieces and nephews, Linda, Walter, Darnell, Daryl, Tiffany, Jessica and Jonathan.
Lena was born on January 27, 1930 and was raised to respect and treasure her Italian heritage. Her paternal grandparents, Anthony “Tony” Randazzo and Lena Crifasi Randazzo were natives of Sicily. Her maternal grandparents, Salvador “Sam” Vinterella and Mary Macaluso Vinterella were of Italian descent with Sam being born in Palermo, Sicily. Lena was devoted to her family and took great pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by regularly attending school functions; enjoying holiday dinners and vacations; and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a positive influence and unique role model. She was a member of St. Louis King of France Church and an active participant in senior activities in the New Orleans area until the last few years. Lena will be missed with immense sorrow but will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of all who encountered this beautiful soul.
Private visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 with a private Catholic service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow service at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com
Lena was born on January 27, 1930 and was raised to respect and treasure her Italian heritage. Her paternal grandparents, Anthony “Tony” Randazzo and Lena Crifasi Randazzo were natives of Sicily. Her maternal grandparents, Salvador “Sam” Vinterella and Mary Macaluso Vinterella were of Italian descent with Sam being born in Palermo, Sicily. Lena was devoted to her family and took great pride in the accomplishments of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren by regularly attending school functions; enjoying holiday dinners and vacations; and caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a positive influence and unique role model. She was a member of St. Louis King of France Church and an active participant in senior activities in the New Orleans area until the last few years. Lena will be missed with immense sorrow but will be lovingly remembered in the hearts of all who encountered this beautiful soul.
Private visitation from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd, New Orleans, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 with a private Catholic service at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow service at Greenwood Cemetery.
The family invites you to share your thoughts, fond memories, and condolences online, at www.greenwoodfh.com
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