Name: Helen E. (Bianchi) Gruttadauria



Life Dates: 12/7/1927 - 11/7/2007



City Of Birth: Rochester, NY



Survived by

Rochester: Surrounded by her loving family at her home, after a most courageous battle with a long illness on November 7, 2007 at age 79. She is survived by her loving husband, Michael Gruttadauria; children, Michael Gruttadauria, Leslie (Russell) Licata, Katherine (Michael) DiNapoli; grandchildren, Michael, Alicia, Melanie Gruttadauria, Andrea, Natalie, Steven Blahyj, Justin Velez, Erica, Michael P. Jr., Joseph, Phillip DiNapoli, RJ Licata; 9 great grandchildren; sister, Louise Bianchi; brother, Pat (Vella) Bianchi; sister-in-law, Marion Petrella; several nieces nephews.



History

Helen was a very lady like and wonderful person who was very meticulous about her appearance and her manners were "Second to None". She loved everything about her family and enjoyed doing anything with them. She kept a beautiful home and had a flare for decorating. She was a wonderful cook and in her spare time liked reading and bingo at home with the family, flowers, butterflies and sunsets. She was an avid birdwatcher. She was loved dearly by her family and they willingly cared for her right up until the end. She gave them all many beautiful memories and they will miss her.



Donations

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen's Memory to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Lung Association, 300 Winners Circle Suite 300, Albany, NY 12205



Services

BARTOLOMEO PEROTTO Funeral Home, Inc. 1411 Vintage Lane (between 390 Long Pond Rd.) where Helen's Visitation will be on Friday November 9, 2007 from 4-8 PM. All are invited to attend prayers at the Funeral Home on Saturday at 8:30 AM followed by Helen's Funeral Mass at Holy Rosary Church (Lexington Ave.) at 9:30 AM. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.



Additional Information

Special thanks for supporting our family team, for your loving care to Helen: Dr. David Lee, Darlene DiNapoli, Sue Mayo-Wade, Jean Moore.