Lena V. Chellino Brandolino(1922-2010) met & married Frank Brandolino (1917-1963) in Joliet, Illinois.

Frank's parents were

Cristo (croce) Brandolino(1890-1963)

Maria Estelle Florio Brandolino(est1887-1927)Maria was my Great Grandfather, Carmen Florio's, sister.

Lena's parents were: Carmen & Rose Chellino also of Jloiet, Il (618 Strong Ave in 1930 census)

Lena's obituary in The Herald:

Lena V. Brandolino
Lena V. Brandolino (nee Chellino) Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Provena St. Joseph Medical Center. Age 88. Survived by her five children Marie (Bill) Fleischauer, Rose Hendrickson, Frank (Veronica) Brandolino, Chris Brandolino and Bonnie (Joe) Weinhold; sixteen grandchildren and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceded by her husband Frank Brandolino, her parents Carmen and Rose Chellino, two sisters Frances Montello and Carmella Cioni, four brothers Sam, twins Carmen and Dominic, and Frank Chellino. Retired from Sears Roebuck Catalog Department. She enjoyed cooking, cleaning, dancing and all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road, Tuesday, July 27, 2010 at 12 Noon. Interment Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday from 9:00 AM until time of services.

Lena V Brandolino