MASSENA, Elena ‘Lina’ (née Flacco)

Born on January 21, 1932. Passed away December 23, 2024.

Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at LRH on Monday, December 23rd, 2024.

Aged 92 years.

Loved and loving wife of Beniamino (dec.).

Devoted Mumma, Nonna and Bisnonna.

Rita & Joe. Frank & Carmela, Ben, Daniella & John. Mila, Anna, Jett and Emmy.

Mary.

Ivana & Andrew (dec.), Nicholas, Daniel & Zoie and Victoria.

Giuliana & David, Steph & James, Meggan, Rylie, Connor and Maddy. Mack, Gia and Londyn.

Loving and devoted sister of Irma (dec), Antonio, Gino, Gennaro, Olga, Americo (dec). and Clara (dec.) and their families – in Italy.

Much loved daughter, sister, zia and friend to everyone.

Our rock, our mentor, our inspiration.
With us forever.
Ciao Mummina

Reunited with Dad and loved ones.

Funeral Notice
Saint Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, TraralgonView Map
A Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Elena Massena will be offered at St Michaels Catholic Church, Church Street Traralgon on MONDAY (January 6th, 2025) commencing at 11.30 am.

At the conclusion of Mass, the Funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery, Gippsland Memorial Park, Cemetery Drive, Traralgon.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care Unit at LRH would be appreciated.
Envelopes available at the service.

Elena's service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please click here.

 
Tributes
  1. To Ben and extended famlies sincere sympathy on the passing of your Nonna. A beautiful lady gone to rest

    Jenny Bland December 24, 2024
  2. Sincere condolences to Ben and extended famlies on the passing of your beloved Nonna. A beautiful lady resting

    Jenny Bland December 24, 2024
  3. Sending Love & thoughts to you all, Rest easy Lena xx
    Maria Albanese & Family

    Maria Albanese December 25, 2024
  4. Thinking of you all and sending heartfelt condolences on the passing of Mrs Ben, loved neighbour and family friend.

    Linda Cooper December 25, 2024
  5. To Ben and families

    We wish to extend to you our deepest condolences on the passing of your Nonna.
    Please know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.

    Regards
    David and Caroline Jeffrey

    Caroline Jeffrey December 26, 2024
  6. To the Messina family we send our condolences to you and your families.
    May Mrs Messina rest in peace
    The Zahra family. Mary Karen &Mick and Joanne

    Karen Patten December 26, 2024
  7. To Ben & family sincere condolences to you and the family A beautiful lady at rest Thinking of you all at this sad time Julian and Margaret

    Julian and Margaret Padovan December 27, 2024
  8. Farewell Mrs Ben from over the fence at Henry St

    David Hackford December 27, 2024
  9. Dear Ben , My Sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear Nonna. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time.

    Larayne Ambrosini December 28, 2024
  10. My heartfelt condolences to you all on the passing of Mrs Ben! You have left me with a lifetime of love and special memories, Rest peacefully Neighbour, love to all the family

    Sharon Missen December 28, 2024
  11. Very sad to hear this sad news today. A beautiful lady and always enjoyed her chats and visits to the church street deli.. Our sincerest condolences to you all.. May the memories you have of her give you some comfort. Riposa in Pace cara Lina.
    Rocco & Giovina

    Giovina & Rocco Filippo December 30, 2024
  12. Dear Ben, condolences to you and all family.
    Nonna was soooo cute & loved by many,loved talking to her, l am lost for words🩷🕊 RIP Nonna what a beautiful lady xx All my love 💓

    Andrea Barnes December 31, 2024
  13. Dear Mary and the extended Massena family, condolences on the passing of your Mamma and Nonna.

    We are sorry for your loss but hope you take comfort in your memories of her

    Riposa in pace

    Orlanda and Warren

    Orlanda Bianconi December 31, 2024
  14. Nona will be missed. Always so caring and interested in family life. A lovely lady and my heartfelt condolences to all her family. Will miss seeing your face at Dal Mondos.

    Adam Townsend December 31, 2024
  15. To Ben and all the Family of Nonna Massena.
    Our thoughts prayers and love are with you all at this sad time.
    May she rest in peace.
    Riposa in pace.

    Silvana Summerfield January 3, 2025