Lena M. Carn

CARN, Lena (née Mattioli), 82, of Hillsdale, NJ, passed away on Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. Lena is survived by her beloved daughter Arlene Nelson and her husband Gerard Nelson; her grandchildren Christina Nelson, Diana Doolittle, Michael Nelson, and Daniel Nelson; her sisters Yolanda Gabriel and Diana Laspisa as well numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is predeceased by many loving family members including her husband Robert and daughter Laura.

Born in Washington Heights, NYC in 1941 as the baby of six. She married in 1960 and raised her 2 daughters in Saddle Brook and Hillsdale, NJ. She spent her life volunteering from president of the PTA to being the Cultural Arts Director in Saddle Brook. Lena loved hosting friends and family constantly, and always enjoyed cooking for everyone. She was always feeding someone. There was a deep love for all of her friends and family and she will be deeply missed by all of us.

The family will receive guests at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Rd., Westwood, NJ on Friday, November 3rd from 6-8pm and Saturday, November 4th from 8:30-10:30AM. A Mass celebrating Lena's life and faith will be held at St. John The Baptist R.C. Church at 11AM with interment to follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah, NJ. Memorial contributions can be made in Lena's name to the St Jude's Children's Hospital.