Angela Lenzo Ortense passed away on April 16, 2026 at the age of 73. Angela grew up in Jersey City and graduated from Henry Snyder High School. She started her career in New York City with a passion for interior design and then decided to enroll at the Fashion Institute of Technology. That was the beginning of her decades long career as one of the top interior designers for Ethan Allen Galleries.

Angela leaves behind her loving husband, Philip, and four siblings, Fran Ragozine, Phyllis Benedetto, Margaret Paterno, and Peter Paterno.

A memorial service for Angela will be held on Saturday, May 30th, 10:00 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 149 Copeland Ave., Lyndhurst, NJ.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in her memory to either the ALS Foundation, Tunnel to Towers or St. Jude’s.