Elena “Helen” Crisafulli, 91 of Somerville, died Monday after a brief illness in the Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Medford, MA.
Born in Boston, she lived in Somerville for the past 65 years and was the daughter of the late Angelina (Penta) and Pasquale Camuso.
Beloved wife of the late Vincenzo Crisafulli. Devoted mother of Vincent Crisafulli and his wife Lorraine of Somerville, Elaine Heyward and her husband Robert of Medford. Loving grandmother of Gregory, Alan, Gary Crisafulli and 3 loving great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Dello Russo Funeral Home, 306 Main St., MEDFORD Thursday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Catherine of Genoa Church, 179 Summer St., Somerville, at 10 AM.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Wednesday 4 - 8.
Services will conclude with entombment at Holy Cross Chapel Mausoleum, Malden.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent in Elena’s name to St. Catherine of Genoa Church Restoration Fund, 179 Summer St., Somerville, MA 02143.