Lena Costello, 102, died peacefully Monday morning, January 4, 2010 at Greenfield Place in Greenville, North Carolina.

Lena was born April 10, 1907 in Steubenville, Ohio the daughter of Belfino and Miranda "Febo" Leone.

She was a member of St. Peter's Church in Greenville, North Carolina and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic in Niles,where she served on numerous committees and was also a member of The Altar and Rosary Society. She will always be remembered and loved by her family and friends.

Her husband Carmen Costello whom she married June 7 1924 passed away May 31, 1976.

Lena leaves a son James Costello and his wife Helen of Sanford, Florida, daughter, Dolly Monos and her husband Bill of Harrisburg, North Carolina, daughter Judy Casagranda of Smithfield, Virginia,daughter and caretaker Virginia Zeno and her husband Richard of Greenville, North Carolina, 12 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren. Lena's greatest joys were found in her family especially her children and grandchildren.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Tony Leone and James Leone, and two sisters, Margaret Defibo and Mary Constantine.

Friends may call Thursday from 11:30AM to 1:30 PM at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.

Funeral Service will be held 1:30PM Thursday at The Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles with Fr. Larry Frient officiating.

Burial will be in Greenhaven Cemetery.

A mass at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Greenville, North Carolina will be celebrated at a later date.

Lena's family thanks St. Peter's Church and the staff at Greenfield Place for their love and support during the 4 years she was a resident.

Memorial Contributions can be made in Lena's name to St. Peter's Catholic Church, 2700 Est 4'th Street, Greenville, North Carolina, 27858. Arrangements are being handled by Joseph Rossi & Sons Funeral Home Inc., in Niles.

Condolences can be e-mailed at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.