Lena Colatruglio

November 28 1929 - November 10 2023

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Visitation :

John Quint Treboni Funeral Home
Wednesday November 15th 2023 4-8 PM

1177 W. 5th Avenue
Columbus Ohio 43212

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Services:

Mass of Christian Burial
Thursday November 16th 2023 at 10:30 am

St Andrew Catholic Church
1899 McCoy Road
Columbus , Ohio 43220

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Obituary

Lena Mary Colatruglio, age 93, of Columbus, Ohio passed away peacefully on November 10, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Born Lena Mary Santilli on November 28, 1929 in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania, a first-generation Italian American. Graduated Sacred Heart Commercial High at age 16. Lena was a devoted member of St. Andrew's Catholic Church where she was active in the Women's Club and choir. Lena was part of the Altar Women's Society and Women's Club at St. James the Less Catholic Church. Being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend were Lena's greatest rewards. Inspired by her strong Catholic values and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, Lena led a life of faith impacting those she touched with her beauty, strength, generosity, and gentle caring heart. Preceded in death by husband, Geno Colatruglio of nearly 42 years; mother, Adelina Fala, son, Stephen Colatruglio, sister, Gilia and brother-in-law Frank Iafolla; son-in-law, Randy Rosser. Lena's memory will live on through her five surviving children, Patrick (Pamela), Rosemarie, Anthony (Monica), Adelemarie (John), and Anita (Mark); twelve grandchildren Tony, Tim (Michelle), Ryan (Cassie), Rhiannon, Andrea (Chris), Vincent, Maria, Marissa, Trey, Evan, Nina, and Dillon; eleven great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandson. The family would like to acknowledge the extraordinary loving care that granddaughter Maria Baird provided as her in home aid for many years. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30am Thursday, November 16, 2023, St. Andrew Catholic Church 1899 McCoy Rd. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the John Quint Treboni Funeral Home, 1177 W. 5th Ave Columbus, Ohio 43212 on Wednesday from 4-8 pm. Rosary 7:30pm. To send a condolence please visit www.johnquint.com.


Condolences for Lena Colatruglio


From : Beckie Fulwider
To : Rick and Pam Colatruglio
Date: November 13th 2023

My sympathies to you and your family. She leaves a large family to mourn her and will never be forgotten.
From : Charlene
To : Rose and family
Date: November 13th 2023

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in thoughts and prayers,
From : Paula ListMin
To : Rosemarie and Family
Date: November 13th 2023

So very sorry for the loss of your mother. Many the many great memories and shared stories help you all thru your grief. May you find comfort knowing she is now out of pain and at peace with her Lord.
From : THOM
To : Adelemarie
Date: November 13th 2023

Adelemarie, my heart and prayers are with you as you honor and celebrate your Mom's life this week. Hold her close in your heart. The love you both shared will keep her near forever. Love you, and your family !!
From : Anita Pointer
To : Rose and Family
Date: November 14th 2023

Sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for you and your family..
From : Joyce Hill RN
To : Rosemarie and Family
Date: November 14th 2023

Mothers are the special part of our lives that we will cherish forever in our hearts. Memories are also forever in our hearts. Now she is a special Angel in heaven with the Lord singing her praises. May you find comfort and peace knowing she is at peace. Sending love and prayers.
From : Laura Allton
To : Rose Rosser
Date: November 14th 2023

So sorry for your family's loss, she sounds like a wonderful Mom and grandmother. May your memories bring you comfort and knowing that she is in heaven bring you peace.
From : Jill Cannaday
To : Rose
Date: November 14th 2023

Rose your mom was such a strong lady and loved her family, that was so clear from the stories you told of her to all of us. May she rest in peace and you continue to feel her love through special memories.
From : Chuck Parrish
To : Anthony
Date: November 14th 2023

You look just like your mom, Anthony! She is (today) filled with a joy such as she has never before known, and, equally, smiles with an understanding and appreciation such as she has (and never could have) known before. Her love for you is now boundless!
From : Cheryl and Steve Hay
To : Rose Rhi and Family
Date: November 15th 2023

Your Mom/Grandma lived a full life and the care the family provided to her was such a testament of the honor and love that you had for her. She lived to have a profound pride and peace about the family she helped to create.
From : Sandy Pagnanelli
To : Colatrugluo family
Date: November 15th 2023

You all have my deepest sympathies. Lena was truly the most special of ladies. May God welcome her as I’m sure He will and give you all strength to carry on. Love and prayers
Sandy