(Czulewicz) Suizzo, Kathleen “Lena” Mar y

January 15, 1962 – February 23, 2021

It’s impossible to know Lena without loving her. Our world will never be the same with the loss of this beautiful angel, who passed on February 23rd of metastatic breast cancer. The life of the party who never passed up a good dance floor, Kathleen “Lena” Mary Suizzo (née Czulewicz) was a loving wife and incredibly devoted mother. Lena’s passion for family and life were reflected in her kindness and generosity. She never backed down from a fight worth fighting and she championed those who didn’t have a defender. She loved to travel and delighted in learning. Lena was born in Erie, PA on January 15, 1962. She attended St. James grade school and Tech Memorial High School. After graduating, she moved to Chicago, IL where she met the love of her life, Anthony Suizzo. She graduated from Northwestern University with honors, all while working full time and raising a family. She went on to build a distinguished career as a human resources executive. For over 25 years she worked for First Nonprofit Insurance Company in Chicago, IL, where she became Director of HR. At the time of her death, she was the HR Director for the Plantation, FL and Naperville, IL offices of Diaz Anselmo and Lindberg P.A. She and Tony moved to South Florida in 2018 with their beloved Dalmatian Ghost and their cockatiel Tweety. Lena has joined her parents Edward and Virginia (“Ginny”) for a joyous reunion in Heaven. She is survived by her husband Tony and sons Joe and Nick, her siblings Janet York (husband Rick), Ed Czulewicz (wife Patty), Sharon Czulewicz (husband Tim), Christine Armstrong (husband Kim), Patricia Wilson (husband Mike), Ted Czulewicz, and Carol Wagner (husband James), her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and large extended family along with many friends all over the world. Lena’s spirit is alive in packed piano bars, narrow Roman, Parisian, and Venetian streets, warm tropical beaches, and a good glass of wine. Her delight in life and wide, gorgeous smile will be dearly missed by those who knew and loved her. Services will be held in both Erie, PA and Fort Lauderdale, FL. Details to come. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. or the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.

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