Thompson, CT / Southbridge: Lena L. (Bernardone) Sugalski, 94, of County Home Road, Thompson, CT formerly of Southbridge, MA peacefully died on Saturday, January 1st, at Matulaitis Nursing Home from heart failure. Born in Bolognano, Italy, she was the daughter of Giovanni and Maria (Chiacchia) Bernardone.

Lena was predeceased by her beloved husband of 43 years, Edward C. Sugalski who died in 2003. She is survived by her three daughters, Maria (Sugalski) Carpenter and her husband John of Thompson, CT, and their three sons and spouses, Jason and Chelsi, Stephen and Molly, and Nicholas and Kiona; Lisa (Sugalski) Catalano and her husband Frank of Lebanon, CT, and two children and their spouses, Zachary and Laura, and Alison and Steven; and Gina (Sugalski) Labbe and her husband James of Pomfret, CT, and four children, Jake and spouse Melinda, Carlee, Amanda and Caroline; a sister, Donnamaria Duatschek and her husband Greg of Arlington, VA; sisters-in-laws Lina and Diane Bernardone; and 13 wonderful great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved very much. Lena was predeceased by her sister, Philomena Bernardone; and three brothers, John Bernardone, Donato Bernardone, and Mario Bernardone who gave her much love and comfort throughout her life.

Lena's greatest pleasure in life was to participate in the activities of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who were her pride and joy. Lena was a devoted member of St. Mary's Church of St. John Paul II Parish and was an active member and officer for many years of the St. Rita Society. Lena spent her working years as a secretary for the American Optical Company in Southbridge, and as a waitress for Howard Johnson's restaurant before retiring. She was an avid reader, loved puzzles, visits to the casino, and in later years enjoyed following golf as well as the games of the Red Sox and New England Patriots on television.

Her Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, January 6th at 11:00 AM at St. Mary's Church of the St. John Paul II Parish, 247 Hamilton St., Southbridge, MA. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial will immediately follow at St. Mary's Cemetery, Southbridge. Due to Covid concerns, there are no calling hours. Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge is directing the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation by check to Matulaitis Nursing Home in memory of Lena, at 10 Thurber Road, Putnam, CT 06260.

Live video streaming of Lena's funeral Mass on Thursday, Jan. 6th, at 11:00am - Please click on link below.

Lena's Funeral Mass

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