Nicolena (Lee, Lena) Rose Sarno, age 92, passed away in her home on December 15, 2014 in Laguna Woods, CA. Born on November 8, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to Angelina and Pasquale Romeo.

She married her best friend and love of her life Ralph Sarno on March 4, 1944.

Lena worked as an executive secretary for Dana Corporation for 25 years.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was preceded by her husband, Ralph; son, Charles and daughter JoAnn.

Funeral will be held on Monday December 22, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 24252 El Toro Rd, Laguna Woods, CA 92637.