Amelia

Schena

A most loving and caring lady, Amelia passed away on Friday March 31st, in the peaceful surroundings of her home with her family by her side.  She was 82 years of age.  Born and raised in Flumeri, Italy she was one of nine children born to Michele and Apollonia (Perrina) Annese.  Amelia received her formal education in Italy and was married to Anthony G. Schena together they raised two sons and one daughter.

She resided in Chelsea for the past 61 years and made her home in Prattville for most of that time.  She worked as a Home Health Aide for Intercity Homemaker Service, Inc.

In her lifetime Amelia enjoyed growing flowers and gardening, cooking, sewing and fashioning clothes for herself and family.

She was the beloved wife of 61 years to Anthony G. Schena, Sr.  Devoted mother of Michael Schena and his wife Donna, of Chelsea, Jacqueline "Jackie" Gaudet and her husband Dennis of Revere, and Anthony J. Schena, Jr. of Chelsea, and cherished grandmother of Megan Schena, and Emily Schena.  Dear sister of Filomena Annese of Medford, Elena Del Viscovo, Dalia Annese, Giuseppe Annese, all of Italy, the late Angelina Meninno, Michael Giacomo Annese, Generoso Annese, and Imperatrice Bruno.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Monday, April 3rd from 4 - 8 P.M. Funeral Services will be conducted from the Welsh Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 A.M.  Services will conclude with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett.