Lena Laurea 87, of Dallas, passed away quietly in her sleep on May 10, 2017. Known as "Lee" to her family and friends, Lee was born on December 29, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Mamie Cirrincione Laurea; brother, Anthony Laurea; sister Rose Lampo and brother-in-law, John A. Lampo; sister, Josephine "Jo" Martin and brother-in-law John Martin. She is survived by sister-in-law, Marie Constance "Connie" Laurea and numerous nieces, nephews. Lee was a retired Colonel in the United States Army and retired School teacher in Colombus,...
Lena Laurea 87, of Dallas, passed away quietly in her sleep on May 10, 2017. Known as "Lee" to her family and friends, Lee was born on December 29, 1929, in Kansas City, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents Pete and Mamie Cirrincione Laurea; brother, Anthony Laurea; sister Rose Lampo and brother-in-law, John A. Lampo; sister, Josephine "Jo" Martin and brother-in-law John Martin. She is survived by sister-in-law, Marie Constance "Connie" Laurea and numerous nieces, nephews. Lee was a retired Colonel in the United States Army and retired School teacher in Colombus, Ohio. She returned to Dallas to enjoy her retirement years, engaged in her first love, writing music. She will be honored at a graveside service.