Pasqualena "Lena" DePaola

March 24, 1940 - November 6, 2015

Pasqualena “Lena” DePaola, age 75, of Gloversville, died on Friday, November 6, 2015 in Kingston, New York. Lena is survived by her niece, Carmela (Jeff) Shaw, of Green Bay, Wisconsin and her nephew, Rocco Brienza, of Gloversville, New York. She is preceded in death by her father, Rocco De Paola; her mother, Maria De Paola; her sister, Onorina Brienza; her nephew, Dominick Brienza; her niece, Nancy McClymonds; and her aunt, Margherita Nunno. She was born on March 24, 1940 to parents Rocco and Maria De Paola. She graduated from high school in the Bronx and worked as a typist in a bank. She subsequently moved with her family to Queens and then to Gloversville, New York in 1975. Lena loved her family, especially her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed Italian music, singing, movies, and musicals. Her friends and family members will always remember her laugh and sense of humor. Due to health issues, she lived in various care facilities in the Gloversville-Johstown area for approximately 20 years. Prior to her passing, she was cared for at the Northeast Center for Special Care near Kingston, New York. Calling hours will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Amico Funeral Home, 150 South Main Street, Gloversville, followed by a 2:00 Funeral Service at the Funeral Home. Internment will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery, Johnstown, NY. The family would like to thank all of the caring staff from the various facilities who cared for Lena over the years. Donations may be made in Lena memory to the American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loundonville, NY 12211. Online condolences may be made at www.amicofuneralhome.com