COTUGNO Helen R. (Connolly) Longtime resident of West Roxbury, formerly of Jamaica Plain, passed away on December 21, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Matthew J. Cotugno (BPD. Ret.) for 57 years. Devoted mother of Matthew J. Cotugno (MSP) and his wife Cheryl of Dedham, and Joseph P. Cotugno of West Roxbury. Loving grandmother of Caitlin and Matthew Cotugno both of Dedham. Sister of the late Margaret Coffey and Mary Bannen. Also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
Helen was employed for many years in the Division of Labor Relations for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A visitation will be held at the P.E. Murray - F.J. Higgins, George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home 2000 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday, December 23rd from 4-7pm. Funeral from the funeral home on Thursday, December 24th at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass at Holy Name Church, West Roxbury at 10am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Please wear a mask and be attentive to all covid guidance. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, West Roxbury. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.