Joseph Vittorio Lena, 48
September 18, 1973 - January 30, 2022
Joe has joined his dear brother, Mario, in eternal rest. Joe was a free spirit since
birth and always loved his fast machines especially his snowmobiles and
motorcycles, and fulfilled a dream by becoming certified by the American Motorcycle
Institute with a Motorcycle Mechanic/Harley-Davidson Specialization. He was a
smart and talented mechanic, who was also immensely proud of his riverbank
restoration work with Native Construction.
He was never afraid to go full throttle in any of life's adventures, and even in tough
times, Joe could find something to love in every moment.
Being a big kid himself, he was great with kids and was a favorite among his young
nieces, nephews, and cousins. Other passions included extreme fun, singing
karaoke, helping people, supporting friends, looking to God for his own support, and
believing in Jesus Christ our Savior. Joe wrote, "Live as Jesus lived, loving the
broken even harder."
He is survived by his parents, Mario and Helen Lena; his big sister, Marie (Brian)
Frederick; little brother Tony (Peggy); and little sister, Juliet (Dan) Roszkowski; the
nieces and nephews he adored: Nicole, Shelby, Zach, Frannie, Max, Anthony, Violet,
and Bennett; many aunts, uncles, and cousins; and so many friends. Joe made
friends wherever he went.
He was preceded in death by his older brother, Mario, and grandparents: Eugene
and Helen Lavin, and Vince and Mary Lena.
We are proud of our brother Joe. He won many battles and he conquered fear to live
the best life he could in the Kansasville he loved, surrounded by the family he loved.
No matter what his adversity, he laughed in every conversation and always ended
with an "I love you."
Private Catholic services were held; burial in one of his Harley-Davidson gas tanks
and a celebration of life picnic will be held at a later date. Memorials in Joe's name
are welcome to Catholic Central High School, Burlington