Lena P. Guaracino 93 of Spring Lake, NJ died Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. Lena raised her family in the suburbs of Philadelphia before moving to Madison, NJ, and summering in Spring Lake. After living in Madison, she moved to Spring Lake where she was a parishioner of St. Catharine Church.  Lena was a loving wife and mother, devoted to her family.

Lena was predeceased by her beloved husband Joseph P. Guaracino in 1981 and her daughter-in-law Maria Guaracino and her 6 siblings. Surviving are her children, Theresa Roak and Frederick, Karen Talarico and Salvatore Re, Phyllis Johnson and Robert, Joseph Guaracino, 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Visitation will be Wednesday from 9am until 10am at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Hwy 35 at New Bedford Rd., Wall. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, 10:30am at St. Margaret Church, Corner of 3rd and Ludlow Aves., Spring Lake, NJ. Burial will follow in St. Peter and St. Paul Cemetery, 1600 S Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA. For more information or to send condolences please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lena’s name to Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200 Washington, DC 20037.