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Helen DeGrandis Obituary

DeGRANDIS - Helen M. (nee Miller), of Central Islip, on August 3, 2008 in her 88th year. Beloved wife of the late John DeGrandis. Devoted mother of John, Robert, Brian DeGrandis, Donna Cordovano and Mary Hardy. Cherished grandmother of Jessica, Kristen, Jennifer, Megan, Michael, the late Lauren, Stephanie and Zachary. Devoted great-grandmother of Lilia and Colin; dear sister of the late Stanley, Joseph F., Edmund and Robert P. Miller. Reposing at Thomas P. Walsh Funeral Home, Inc., 60 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip. Religious Services Tuesday evening. Funeral Mass, Wednesday at 9:45am in St. John Of God R.C. Church, Central Islip. Interment, St. John Of God Cemetery, Central Islip. Friends may call Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate in Helen's Memory, donations to St. John of God Parish Restoration Fund, 84 Carleton Avenue, Central Islip, NY 11722

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Published by Newsday on Aug. 4, 2008.

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Mom with her brother Bob on the occassion of his 50th Anniversary

August 6, 2008

Mom, Maureen and John - Christmas Eve 2005

August 6, 2008

John and Mom - Christmas Eve 2005

August 6, 2008

Christmas Eve 2005

August 6, 2008

Mom at Irene and Bob's 50th Wedding Anniversary

August 6, 2008

Stephanie's 8th Grade Graduation

August 6, 2008

Easter 2005

August 6, 2008

Easter 2005

August 6, 2008

Mom conferring with her brother Bob-6/9/07

August 5, 2008

Another birthday.

August 5, 2008

Mom, John, Mary and Donna at John's retirement party-6/9/07

August 5, 2008

Mom hugs John at his retirement party-6/9/07

August 5, 2008

Mom, look at the camera.

August 5, 2008

Happy 88th birthday, Mom!

August 4, 2008

A crown fit for a Queen.

August 4, 2008

I love You, Grandma!

August 4, 2008

Mom with Aunt Irene & Uncle Bob on her 88th birthday

August 4, 2008

John and Mom-Christmas Eve 2006

August 4, 2008

Stephanie's 16th birthday

August 4, 2008

Grandma and Meg-Thanksgiving '07

August 4, 2008

Meg's 26th birthday. Nice glasses ladies.

August 4, 2008

Meg spruces Grandma up for her 26th birthday

August 4, 2008

Chillin on the deck - 7/07

August 4, 2008

Dancing with John at Jen's wedding

August 4, 2008

Mom and Jake at his Christening

August 4, 2008

John walking Mom down the aisle at Jen's wedding

August 4, 2008

Jen with Grandma on her wedding day

August 4, 2008

YEAH, Grandma! Christmas 2004

August 4, 2008

Rob and Mom at Kristen's wedding-8/7/04

August 4, 2008

Meg and Grandma

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October 9, 2005

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Christmas 2004

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Denise Potts ( Chiuchiolo)

August 4, 2008

Dear Mary & family,
So sorry to hear about your mom she was a great person and part of my childhood in CI. Your Family is in our prayers.

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