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Venise posted a condolence
Where have three years gone? Only yesterday, I was at your side, enjoying your company. Sundays will never be the same without you. I love you and miss you, Venise.
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JoAnn Monastra posted a condolence
Grandma Lena
Happy Belated Birthday, I was away on a cruise but thought of you on your Birthday! Miss you and Love you!!
JoAnn
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Frankie posted a condolence
I wish Heaven had a phone so I could hear your voice again. I thought of you today, but that's nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and the day before that too. I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and a picture in a frame. Your memory is a keepsake, from which I'll never part. ...God has you in his arms, I have you in my heart!
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Venise posted a condolence
2 years, feels like today. I am selfish, I know. I didn't want you to go. You wanted to go to Grandpa so badly. I finally let go--you went away. It hurt so much, it still hurts. I know you are happy-for that I am greatful. I love you and miss you so much. See you some day again. Until then I have lots of wonderful memories to help me thru.
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JoAnn Monastra posted a condolence
Grandma Lena...its been 2 years since your passing. You are missed so much, I have a beautiful wedding picture in my living room of you and Grandpa and everyday I pass it I cant help but think of the wonderful life that you lived. Thank you for being such a great influence in my life....You were a great teacher.
Your Grand daughter JoAnn
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grandson frankie posted a condolence
grandma , can't believe its 2 years already i think of you every day ,especially sundaysi couldnt of had a better grandmother,you taught me how to pray ,cook and just live a good life all the memories are shared every time we talk about you i was blessed to have you for 42 years i love you frankie
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JoAnn Monastra posted a condolence
IT WAS SO WONDERFUL TO VISIT YOU IN QUEENS..VENISE AND I EXPLORED THE CEMETARY AND FOUND LOTS OF FAMILY. WE EVEN MET UP WITH UNCLE SALS GRANDSON FRANKIE, HE TOOK US TO LUNCH, VINCENTS RESTAURANT DOWN THE ROAD. HOPEFULLY WE PLAN ON COMING BACK TO SEE YOU FOR YOUR BIRTHDAY....LOVE AND MISS YOU.
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frankie posted a condolence
gram,
i am so over due to go out to quenns to visit you and grandpa i have been sooo busy ,but i will be there in the next 2 weeks i love you and miss you so much every sunday i wish you were in my kitchen cooking with me
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Venise A Freitag posted a condolence
Hi Gram,
Happy Mother's Day in Heaven to you! I miss you so much. Time is suppose to dull the pain of missing you. So far it hasn't. Sunday's will never be the same, without you, they are lonely and sad. I love and miss you dearly. I love you, Venise
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JOANN posted a condolence
Grandma Lena
Its been 1 year since you left us to go home. We so miss you! The kids always talk about you. I just came back from Miami. Everytime I go I always think of you. I know how much you loved the life there. Say hello to everyone in Heaven.
Love, JoAnn
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gina posted a condolence
Merry Christmas Nonna Lena! Holidays make me think alot about you, Nonna Jo and Grandpa. I could still picture you over the stove cooking and singing (lol). You will be happy to no im a very good cook! Mommy taught me just like you taught her. I miss you very much, and i bet your making sauce and meatballs for everyone in heaven. I love you.
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JOANN MONASTRA posted a condolence
GRANDMA LENA
MERRY CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN. THIS IS THE FIRST XMAS WITH OUT YOU, ITS SO HARD NOT HAVING YOU, MOMMY OR DADDY HERE FOR THE HOLIDAYS. WHAT KEEPS ME GOING IS THE MEMORIES AND ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD, AND I PASS THAT ON TO MY CHILDREN. FAMILY MENT EVERYTHING TO YOU, AND AS I GROW OLDER I DO REALIZE YOU ARE RIGHT. WE SPENT XMAS EVE AT DONNAS AGAIN THIS YEAR AND WE HAD A GREAT TIME REMINISING ABOUT ALL THE GREAT TIMES WE HAD WHEN YOU WERE ALL ALIVE. WATCH OVER US GRANDMA AND KEEP LEADING US TO DO THE RIGHT THINGS IN LIFE. YOU WOULD BE SO PROUND OF MY CHILDREN. I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU. YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER JOANN
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frankie (GRANDSON) posted a condolence
grandma,
as i prepare for the first x-mas with you in heaven i will be thinking of you . i am having x-mas eve at my home while i am stuffing the artichokes and mushrooms you know i will have happy thoughts of you and mommy and daddy on my mind the holidays on chatham ave where always special with your cooking and daddy setting up his bar even though he didn't drink "thanks for all the memories i have in my heart"" michelle and the kids always bring up happy memories of you ,daddy and mommy i love you merry x-mas your grandson frankie i hope you like the x-mas mini x-mas tree i put on your grave
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JOANN MONASTRA posted a condolence
DEAR GRANDMA LENA
HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN! I AM GOING TO MISS SEEING YOU TODAY, AND NOT SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL FACE.I ASSURE YOU WE WILL BE SINGING HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU TODAY AND CELEBRATING AS IF YOU WERE HERE! HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA AND I HOPE YOU ARE HAVING THE BIGGEST BIRTHDAY BASH EVER IN HEAVEN AND I AM SURE MOMMYS THERE TO CELEBRATE.
LOVE,JOE,JOANN AND KIDS
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grandson frankie posted a condolence
grandma,
HAPPY 96TH B'DAY IN HEAVEN I KNOW YOU ARE MAKING MEATBALLS AND PASTA FOR EVERYONE LIIKE YOU USE TO ALWAYS DO I LOVE YOU AND YOU CAN BET I WILL HAVE A BIG SUNDAY FEAST TO CELEBRATE YOUR B'DAY YOUR ALWAYS IN MY HEART YOUR GRANDSON FRANKIE
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JOANN posted a condolence
HI GRANDMA
WE WENT TO KEYWEST, I FINALLY FOUND THE TRAILER, WE HAD A GREAT TIME THERE! I WISH WE WENT WHEN YOU WERE STILL THERE. WE WOULD OF HAD A GREAT TIME WITH YOU. I THINK THATS MY FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION. I MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU!! YOUR GRANDDAUGHTER JOANN
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JOANN posted a condolence
DEAR GRANDMA LENA
HAPPY MOTHERS DAY IN HEAVEN! WE MISS YOU SO MUCH. VENISE AND I WENT TO ATLANTIC CITY AND PLAYED A SLOT MACHINE FOR YOU. WE KNOW HOW MUCH YOU LOVED IT DOWN THERE, I REMEMBER WHEN YOU AND I WOULD GO FOR OVERNIGHT TRIPS, WE WOULD SIT ON THE BENCH AND PEOPLE WATCH! I MISS YOU SO MUCH AND HAVE SO MANY GOOD MEMORIES OF YOU, YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH ME, THERES A SONG THAT REMINDS ME OF YOU, EVERYTIME I HEAR IT IT BRINGS ME JOY GRANDMA, ..FOREVER YOUNG...THATS WHAT MY MEMORIES ARE OF YOU. YOU HAD SO MUCH ENERGY AND LIFE.
LOVE YOU, JOANN
grandson frankie posted a condolence
grandma,
I miss you and mommy especially now with mothers day here we talk about you every sunday at dinner we never miss our pasta and the kids always want ''hot sauce''
you are the best you will always be in my heart
your grandson frankie
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MELANIE MONASTRA posted a condolence
DEAR NONNA LENA
YOU WERE THE BEST GREAT GRANDMA, YOU TOOK CARE OF ME WHEN I WAS BORN, YOU WERE ALWAYS THERE FOR US, I WILL MISS YOU.
LOVE MELANIE
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frank posted a condolence
grandma,
it has been a week now that you returned back into heaven 95 years after god put you on this earth you told me a few times in the past year not to cry when your time came to return back home in heaven but every time i look at your picture and think of all the good times we had the last trip i went on with you was up to uncle peters hunting how we laughed all the way upstae driving and how we laughed at uncle peter brushing his teeth!i have so many memories with you i will hold them all dear in my heart you are the best grandma i love you always
your grandson frankie
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JOANN MONASTRA posted a condolence
GRANDMA LENA, YOU LOOKED STUNNING TONIGHT, THATS THE WAY THAT I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. WE HAD SO MANY GREAT TIMES AT MY HOUSE. ALL THE WEEKENDS THAT YOU WOULD COME SPEND WITH US, THEN UNCLE PETER WOULD COME TO MY HOUSE TO PICK YOU UP SO YOU COULD SPEND TIME WITH HIM.THERE IS SO MUCH I WANT TO SAY TO YOU, YOU WERE THE BEST GRANDMOTHER THAT ANYONE COULD ASK FOR. PRAY FOR ALL OF US. AS WE WILL PRAY FOR YOU. I WILL MISS YOU! AS I WRITE THIS ALL I CAN THINK ABOUT IS LYING IN THE BED WITH YOU ON CHATHAM AVE SAYING OUR PRAYERS, PLAYING 5OO RUMMY AND WATCHING WHEEL OF FORTUNE. I WOULD GIVE ANYTHING TO HAVE THOSE DAYS BACK. I LOVE YOU!
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The Trovato Family posted a condolence
Dear Donna,Tommy,Melissa, Tommy,&Shawn, Our deepest sympathy to your family.Love, The Trovato Family
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Melissa Dubshinski posted a condolence
Dear Aunt Lena-
I have read so many of the wonderful thoughts and memories of all of the family members that hold you dear to their hearts. I also have so many wonderful memories with you. I have such wonderful memories about key west and vactioning in the trailer with my gramdpa peter and grandma Elsa and my parents and brother Jeff. I remember you making homemade pasta and eating your wonderful meatballs, Dog Race Track, Casa Marina. I loved the way you laughed, it made the whole room light up and made others want to share in the happiness you always felt and brought to everyone's lives. I am so gald that we saw you this summer. I know your brother, my grandpa, was so happy to call you "nicolina" again. Although it was hard for you to communicate at the time, your eyes told me that you understood and were so happy to see us. As I sit here and look at your picture, I am sad. But I love you very much and can not wait to tell my son about Aunt Lena, the woman with a big heart and the best laugh ever....
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Kathy Piscano posted a condolence
Dear Grandma. Across the miles and over the years you have touched our lives more than you may know. Your love and dedication to family was noticeable every time I visited or spoke to you. Each year, for decades, no matter where I lived - NY, NJ, or GA, a beautiful birthday card and gift from you arrived, always on time, not once late, such a constant in my life and such an example of your continuous thoughtfulness and caring. My daughter made meatballs for the first time last Sunday and asked about you! I told my kids about their great-grandma Lena, how you woke early on Sunday morning to make meatballs and sauce and brought the entire family together to talk and eat. A continual inspiration to us all forever; may you rest in peace.
Your Grand-daughter, Kathy.
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Krystyna Gilbert posted a condolence
Dear Lena,
It was nice to meet you Mother's Day 2007. Even though it was just briefly, I thought you were a lovely lady. My thoughts are with you at this time.
Krys x
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Bob Freitag posted a condolence
It is rare in ones life to meet someone who's passion in life was to give of herself, again and again without expectation. Grandma lena touched my heart from day one and her love for all was endless. Her kindness and acceptance drew all who met her into her family. I am sure she was an angel, placed here by god, to touch our lives and hearts. I feel blessed to have had her in my life, but for a moment.
I will miss you. Love me.
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Erin Cordes posted a condolence
Grandma Lena, very sweet and wanted the best for her loved ones. She'll be truly missed.
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Joe Cattelona posted a condolence
In our lives we are fortunate to meet special people who leave a lasting impression on you. They have insight and experience we can all learn from. Lena was one of those people. She would greet you with a delightful smile, have something nice to say, and offer you the "Best Hot Sauce" you'll ever have. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great- grandmother for you could feel the love she had for her children and the way they returned her love,wisdom and kindness with their love. As a family friend it was most comforting to be in that atmosphere and experience that larger than life family bond. Her energy, youthfulness and strength is something we all wish for. God bless her and all those of her family and I thank her to have been able to share her life too. She will always live as a fond memory in my and my wife's heart.
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Catherine & Bob posted a condolence
Dearest Aunt Lena, You were a special Godmother, just like a mother. We have many fond memories of happy times we spent upstate and at so many family affairs. Of course, your cooking was the best. No one made lemon merange pie like you, as you said it was the fresh lemons. As years went by, we didn't see each other often but you were always in our thoughts and you will continue to be. We will love and cherish you forever and we'll miss you very much.
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Celeste & Billy posted a condolence
Dearest Aunt Lena, We have so many loving memories of you that will be with us forever. Your kindness, your laughter, your unselfishness. You always put others before yourself. You thought the best of everyone. You were there when needed to help and comfort us through trying times. You were always just a phone call away and what wonderful phone conversations we had.
There are so many loved ones waiting to greet you with open arms and ready to have a big celebration feast. They have missed you as we will miss you now and forever.
Our thoughts and memories of you will always bring comfort in knowing that our lives were touched by one of God's Special Angels.
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Venise A Freitag posted a condolence
GOD'S TIME IS NOW!
God...NOW commandeth all men every where to repent. For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God. Behold, NOW is the day of salvation. Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved. Being NOW justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. Acquaint NOW thyself with Him, and be at peace. (a Bible verse tucked away) Gram, I love you more that life itself. You were always everything to me and always will be. You taught me all that I know and do today. We did everything together from as far back as I can remember. (I was the mini-you) If only I could live my life as you lived yours-you were always the most honest, kind, gentle, genuine, loving person. Sundays, became our day- go to mass, visit and then lunch. I am now at a loss--my Sundays are now, empty as is my heart! Someday, we will meet again, until that day, I will remember with love all that we have shared. I keep you safely in my heart---I Love You, Venise
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Kim Laurito posted a condolence
A very special aunt I will always have a very special place in my heart for you. I'll keep you in my prayers always.
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Shawny posted a condolence
Grandma. I never got my chance to be alone with you and there's things i've wanted to say to you. i love you. I have always loved you and even though time and distance kept us a part more often then i would have liked you were never far from my thoughts. Always on my mind grandma and I can honestly say i would not be the man I am today. It is because of you, your patience, strength, and independent nature that cultivated me through the years. You were my comfort, and your arms were my only place of security. Pressed against your warm body, rocking monotonously in our favorite blue recliner, I felt at peace. It was your voice that soothed me in times of trouble and even as your speech slipped you seemed to always manage two words..."Baby Shoes". Baby shoes, baby shoes,
Mother will never forget them,
You have forgotten
When your feet were bare,
Mother remembers,
She still has a pair
Of baby shoes, baby shoes. Even now as I sit in front of this screen i hear you. See your face lit with warmth. I still feel your hands, fingers intertwined in mine, walking up and down the sidewalk. I long to sit in your lap and read cinderella, my first book, or simply do a crossword with you. No matter how hard i tried I could never deter you from your habits. I liked circling the entire word but you insisted on going one letter at a time. You were a true individual. As sad as it is for me to admit I was afraid the other day to come see you. Afraid of what I might see. I love you and will always have the healthy, vibrant image of you in miy mind and accepting your death is one of the hardest things I'll ever attempt to do. Words can't describe how I feel yet I can't seem to stop ramblimg. I would think if I didn't think about things then they couldn't come true. If I avoided the subject then nothing would ever change. I love you so much grandma. And I know that you will never leave my side, guiding me through life. Hold me in your arms forever, never let go. One day we will be together again and until then know you were the most significant person to ever be in my life. Thank you.
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Donna Mc Ateer posted a condolence
Gram, I will miss you dearly. You are my inspiration; you molded me into a strong independent woman like yourself and taught me the true meaning of family. No matter how many times I've told you before, I could never thank you enough for being such a great teacher. Your nurturing, caring, and loving soul will always leave it’s mark on me for the rest of my life. Some of my fondest memories are times spent with you. We really enjoyed each others company and I cherish every single moment we spent together. You were more than an ordinary grandmother; you were an active and influential part of mine and my family’s lives. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH. Deeply missed, greatly appreciated, remembered forever. Thank you Gram.
Your granddaughter…your friend.
Donna
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Gina posted a condolence
Nonna lena, i will miss you!! you have been so strong and kind through out your life and i admire that so much. now your in heaven with your husband and daughter. just where you wanted to be. like i told you b4..i'll be seeing you. no goodbyes. i love you.
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JoAnn Monastra posted a condolence
Dear Grandma
You will be missed. You were there for all my 3 children, you came home with me and took care of all of us. You were the best cook and grandma ever! You always brightened a room when you walked in. Everyone and I mean everyone, loved you. Even at the nursing home, every aide and nurse came in to say goodbye. Farwell Grandma Lena, till we meet again. I love you. Your Granddaughter JoAnn
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frank neglia III posted a condolence
grandma,
you were the best grandma in the world all you taught me from prayers to italian cooking you were always there for me growing up all the nights you had hot sauce and macaroni ready for me when i got home from work like i said your were the best!!! i will always hold you and your memories dear in my heart heaven has a great one on her way there i love you grandma your grandson frankie
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Frankie posted a condolence
Friday, February 1, 2013
Grandma, 5 years already i wish you were still here time goes by really fast just like you always told me i am 46 yrs old already and you would be 101....we always laughed when i told you ,you will make it to at least 110....We all Love and Miss you alot. I think of you all the time. Love your grandson Frankie
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joann monastra posted a condolence
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
wow 4 years have gone by Grandma.....Miss you so very much.
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