Lena Pelura MacDonald
January 11, 1918 - February 25, 2016
Lena MacDonald, 98, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2016. She was born and raised in Penns Grove. Lena was the daughter of Antonio and Serafina (Reggi) Pelura. She is survived by her children, Janet LaPalomento (Richard) of Pennsville, Joseph MacDonald (Teri) of Pennsville, Louise MacDonald of Salem; her grandchildren, Dr. Louise Colletti (Michael) of Mannington, Dr. Richard LaPalomento, Pennsville; her great grandchildren, Chase, Reid and Mia LaPalomento. She was predeceased by her husband, John MacDonald, Sr. and son, John MacDonald, Jr., her brothers, John, Joseph, Philip Pelura and her sisters, Louise Pelura and Mary Maccherone. She was an avid lover of animals, enjoyed word puzzles, and reading. In earlier years she traveled and loved going to the casinos. She served on the Board of Elections, volunteered for Meals on Wheels and was a member of the Altar & Rosary Society. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial Mass on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at 11:00 am at St. Gabriels RC Church, 369 Georgetown Road, Carney's Point, NJ. Interment will be at Lawnside Cemetery, Woodstown, NJ. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Salem County Humane Society, PO Box 214, Game Creek Road, Penns Grove, NJ 08069
Lena MacDonald, 98, passed away suddenly on February 25, 2016. She was born and raised in Penns Grove. Lena was the daughter of Antonio and Serafina (Reggi) Pelura. She is survived by her children, Janet LaPalomento (Richard) of Pennsville,... View Obituary & Service Information
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