She was born on September 27, 1946 in Alimena, Sicily, Italy to the late Francesco and Maria Abbate.
Lena was a nail tech for many years and retired in 2017.
She is survived by her loving daughter Maddy (Mike) Mattocks, three grandsons Jimmy, Jeffrey & Jackie, three brothers Joseph Abbate, Charles Abbate & Angelo Abbate, many nieces, nephews, great nieces & nephews and great great nieces & nephews.
In addition to her parents Lena was preceded in death by a grandson Joshua and two brothers Anthony Abbate & Sam Abbate.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing on Monday, March 25, 2019 from 4-6PM at West Resthaven Funeral Home, 6450 W. Northern Avenue, Glendale. Funeral services celebrating her life will begin at 6PM.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Maddy Mattocks.