Mrs. Christian passed away peacefully, Wednesday, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was a longtime resident of Medford. Born in Boston she was the daughter of the late Michael and Josephine (DiAngelis) Celata and was the beloved wife of the late Edwin S. Christian. Mrs. Christian worked for many years at the First National Warehouse of Somerville. She enjoyed gardening but most especially loved being with her family. It has been requested that in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Helen´s memory to Healthcare Demensions Hospice, 764 Main St. Waltham, MA 02451-0603.
Helen is survived by one son, Ken E. “Chubby” Christian and his wife Susan of Trenton, ME. She was the loving grandmother of Kenneth Christian and his wife Randi of Scarborough, ME and is also survived by her loving great grandchildren, Max, Joey and Edie. Sister of Angela Celata of Medford, the late Anna DePrizio, Michael, Patrick and Gus Celata. She is further survived by a special niece, Gail Brancella of Medford and many more loving nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home 306 Main St. Medford, Saturday at 10 AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Clement Church, 71 Warner St. Medford/Somerville at 11 AM. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Friday 4 thru 9. Services will cocnlude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.