Lena N. Occhi

Lena Ottulich Occhi passed away Aug. 24th. She was a talented artist, and dedicated her life to serving as the link between the younger generation and our families'
cultural heritage.
Born in Astoria, NY in 1927 to Italian immigrants, Dominic and Maria Pellegrinelli, she was the youngest of four children (Betty, Risty, and Elsie) whom she adored.
She attended Washington Irving High School and Pratt Institute in NYC and began work as a greeting card illustrator.
She married her first love Louis Ottulich, and together they raised two children, Raymond and Cathie, in the same home her father built and she was born in.
Many years after the death of her husband Louie, she found love again with her second husband Joesph Occhi. They made a home and a life up in StoneRidge, NY. Joe's son Eddie became a welcomed addition to her family.
Lena is survived by her son Raymond Ottulich (Joan), daughter Cathie Dickerson (Tom), and stepson Eddie Occhi (Linda). She was a loving Nonnie to her grandchildren Ry (Diana), Nicholas (Kendra), Betsy, Cassi, Rachel, Michael, Christina, and great grandson Nolan, and Aunt Lena to many cherished nieces and nephews. She will live in our hearts forever.