PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Mrs. Domenica "Lena" Nugai, 97, a longtime resident of the Lakewood Section of Pittsfield, MA, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019, at Sweet Brook Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Williamstown, MA.

She was born in West Stockbridge, MA, on March 8, 1922 a daughter of the late Battista and Emma (Maule) Marchetto and moved to Pittsfield as a child. She attended Pittsfield schools and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1939. Domenica was employed by the General Electric Co. from 1939 to 1944 and then by the Pittsfield School Dept. as a secretary at Williams Elementary School from 1952 until her retirement in 1982.

She was a communicant of the former All Soul’s Church and member of the All Soul's Church Ladies Society and former member of the Italian American Club. She enjoyed reading.

Her husband, Enrico J. "Harry" Nugai died on April 3, 1995; they were married on October 2, 1943. Survivors include her son, Ronald J. Nugai of Pittsfield; her grandson, Michael P. Nugai; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her brother, Anthony J. Marchetto; and daughter-in-law, Cheryl A. Nugai.

Funeral Notice: Funeral Services will take place Monday, April 1, 2019, at 10:00 A.M. at the FLYNN & DAGNOLI-BENCIVENGA FUNERAL HOME, 5 Elm St., Pittsfield, MA 01201 with the Rev. Monsignor Michael A. Shershanovich, Pastor of St. Joseph’s Church officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling Hours will be Monday from 9:00 A.M. to the time of the service. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.