Lena Abate Barulli, 89, of Wallingford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at Twin Maples Health Care, Durham, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late George Barulli. Lena was born in Woodbridge on April 24, 1023; daughter of the late Luigi and Rose Cammarota Abate, and had worked for Sears for many years until her retirement. Lena was known as a fabulous cook and baker, especially for her cookies and homemade pasta. Mother of Maria (Michael) Kakalow, Rosemary (Larry) Brancato, all of Wallingford, Joseph (Martha) Barulli of East Haven, and George (Olga) Barulli, Jr. of Holiday, FL. Sister of Julia LaBanca of North Haven and the late Mary Colavolpe, Elizabeth Perrotti, Rose, Joseph, Louis (Junie), and Anthony Abate. Grandmother of Gus, Michael, and Christopher Kakalow, Robyn Ozovek, Lauren Brancato, Nicholas, Michael, and Melissa Barulli, and Jennifer Dalena. Also survived by thirteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted in the North Haven Funeral Home, 36 Washington Avenue, Monday morning at 10:00. Interment will follow in All Saints Cemetery. The visiting hours will be Sunday from 3 to 6 pm. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Drive, Wallingford, CT 06492