BONO, Helen E. (Marcella), of East Boston, passed away at the Boston Medical Center on December 27, 2009. She was 81. She was the beloved wife of the late Peter A. Bono. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Charles B. and Charlotte (MacDonald) Marcella. Devoted mother of the late Peter A. Bono. Dear sister of Marilyn Ford and Dolores Tennerini both of East Boston and the late Jean, Robert, Charles, and Richard Marcella. Adored grandmother of Amanda and Michelle Bono. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held at the Grace Federated Church 760 Saratoga St, East Boston, MA. on Sunday, January 3, at 2pm. Relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private. Donations in Helen’s name may be made to the Grace Federated Church Building Fund 760 Saratoga St. East Boston, MA, 02128. Helen was an active member of the Grace Federated Church of East Boston. Funeral arrangements were from the Maurice W. Kirby Funeral Home 210 Winthrop St. WINTHROP. For guestbook go to www.mauricekirbyfh.com.