WORCESTER-Wanda “Helen” (Sochon) Bovenzi, 93, of Worcester died Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 in the Rose Monahan Hospice House. Her husband, John B. Bovenzi died in 1980. She leaves 8 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son, Richard A. Bovenzi who died in 2009, a daughter, Mary Ellen Goyer who died in 1998 and a sister, Viola Junkins.
She was born in Worcester the daughter of Victor and Alexandria (Wilchuski) Sochon. Helen had been employed by Filene’s in Worcester for many years before retiring. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church.
The funeral is Wednesday, October 26th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 11:00 AM in Sacred Heart – St. Catherine of Sweden Church, 596 Cambridge Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery. A calling hour will be held from 9:30 until 10:30 AM the morning of the funeral. In lieu flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA 01701.