WATERVLIET – Lena (Iozzi) Pastore, 96, of First Avenue, Watervliet, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Teresian House in Albany surrounded by her loving family.

Lena was born in Providence, Rhode Island on October 23, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Michelina (Massa) and Catherine (DeLuca) Iozzi. In 1944, Lena moved to Watervliet and was employed by Montgomery Ward and Company in Menands for more than 25 years. She was also a talented seamstress by trade.

Lena enjoyed membership in several local organizations and had previously served in the auxiliaries and as chaplain of both the Watervliet VFW Post # 729 and the Schuyler Heights Fire Company. She was also a member of the Watervliet Elks Lodge and was a devout communicant of the former St. Brigid’s Church in Watervliet where she was a member of the Rosary Society.

Lena was devoted to her family and her home. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her with pride and joy.

She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel A. Pastore; the much loved mother of Michael A. (Catherine) Pastore of Rotterdam, Joseph J. (Maryalice) Pastore of Watervliet and Catherine Hill of Troy; the cherished grandmother of Michael (Karie) Pastore, Kristen LeClaire, Jennifer and Brian Hill, Richard (Marybeth) Pastore and Tara (Tim) Cavanaugh; dear sister of Mary Spagnoli, Raffaela Caraccia and Delores (Vincent) Greco all of Rhode Island and the late Anthony and Ralph Biccicco. She is also survived by ten great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Lena’s family wishes to offer a heartfelt thank you to the doctors, nurses and staff of the Teresian House who provided Lena with such loving care and offered so much support to her family. You truly became Lena’s extended family and she loved you. We will forever be grateful for all you did to make Lena comfortable and happy in her final years.

Lena’s funeral Mass will be celebrated by the Reverend Jeffrey L’Arch on Monday at 11 am in the Infant of Prague Chapel of the Teresian House, 200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany.

The Rite of Committal and burial will immediately follow the Mass in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Watervliet.

Friends are invited to attend and may also visit with Lena’s family on Sunday from 3 until 6 pm at the Parker Bros. Memorial, 2013 Broadway, Watervliet.

To those who wish to remember Lena in a special way, her family suggests donations to the Down Syndrome Aim High Resource Center, (DSAHRC) 22 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany, NY 12211 in her memory.

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