Fay A. Lenzini

Alfida “Fay” Lenzini, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Center in Johnston.

Fay was born September 7, 1912 in Carney, Iowa, the daughter of Guesseipe and Nazarena Pagliai. She retired from the Saydel School District as a cook and was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the Vittoria Lodge Auxiliary.

Fay is survived by her daughters, Dolores Weaver of Centennial, Colorado and Norma Jean (Chuck) Van Houten of Des Moines; sons, Bruno G. Lenzini of Ankeny and Frank (Josephine) Lenzini of Des Moines; 18 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; other loving relatives and many special friends. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Bruno Lenzini; her sister, Alice Saia and her parents.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at All Saints Catholic Church, 650 NE 52nd Ave. with burial to follow at Glendale Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, September 23, 2011 at the church where a rosary will be recited starting at 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Bishop Drumm Retirement Center or All Saints Catholic Church in loving memory of Fay.

Online condolences may be made to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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